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How Much Do You Know About Hazardous Materials in Your Home?

Bleach, ant killer, and gasoline are poisons commonly found in the home. But plenty of other toxic or hazardous chemicals fill our shelves and cupboards, and some of them may surprise you. Hairspray, for instance, is highly flammable. Learn more about these chemicals by taking this quiz.

1. Which of these are household poisons?
2. The best way to handle a household cleaner is to:
3. Hazardous cleaners are those that:
4. Which label wording is the safest when looking to buy a household product?
5. If you only need a hazardous chemical like a lawn pesticide every now and then, how much of it should you buy?
6. Which of these is the best way to store hazardous chemicals in the home?
7. What's an indication that you should stop using a chemical?
8. What's the best way to dispose of hazardous chemicals used at home?
Online Medical Reviewer: Hurd, Robert, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Karlin, Ronald, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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