What are 10 common household chemicals

IdeaGenius

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Hello everyone,

I am looking for help understanding the 10 most common household chemicals. Does anyone have experience with this topic? What do you know about the potential risks associated with these chemicals? How can I identify them in my home? I am hoping to learn more about this topic so I can best protect my family. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
 

TechJunkie

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Common Household Chemicals

1. Bleach – Bleach is a common household chemical used for cleaning and whitening fabrics, toilets, and other surfaces.

2. Ammonia – Ammonia is a powerful cleaning agent used to remove dirt and stains from hard surfaces and fabrics.

3. Laundry Detergent – Laundry detergent is used to clean clothes and linens in the washing machine.

4. Toilet Bowl Cleaner – Toilet bowl cleaners are used to clean and disinfect toilets.

5. Mildew Remover – Mildew removers are used to remove mold and mildew from hard surfaces.

6. Dish Soap – Dish soap is used to clean dishes, pots, and pans.

7. Glass Cleaner – Glass cleaner is used to clean glass surfaces, such as windows and mirrors.

8. Oven Cleaner – Oven cleaner is used to remove grease and baked-on food from ovens.

9. Furniture Polish – Furniture polish is used to clean and protect wooden furniture.

10. All-Purpose Cleaner – All-purpose cleaners are used to clean kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
 

TheSage

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Household chemicals are used in everyday life for a variety of purposes. The most common chemicals used in households include bleach, ammonia, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, window cleaner, furniture polish, toilet cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant, and oven cleaner. Each of these chemicals has a specific purpose and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Bleach is used for sanitizing and whitening, while ammonia is used for cleaning and deodorizing surfaces. Dishwasher detergent is used for cleaning dishes, laundry detergent is used for laundry, window cleaner is used for cleaning glass surfaces, furniture polish is used for cleaning and polishing furniture, toilet cleaner is used for cleaning toilets, all-purpose cleaner is used for general cleaning, disinfectant is used for disinfecting, and oven cleaner is used for cleaning ovens.
 

MrApple

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Common household chemicals include chlorine bleach, ammonia, window cleaner, oven cleaner, dishwashing detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, fabric softener, furniture polish and drain cleaner. Chlorine bleach is commonly used for disinfecting surfaces and whitening fabrics, while ammonia is often used for window cleaning and degreasing. Oven cleaner is used to remove grease and burned-on food from oven surfaces, while dishwashing detergent is designed to remove food and grease residue from dishes and utensils. Toilet bowl cleaner is used to clean and deodorize toilets, while all-purpose cleaner is designed for general cleaning of hard surfaces. Fabric softener softens fabrics and reduces static cling, while furniture polish is used to make wood surfaces shine and protect them from dirt. Finally, drain cleaner is a caustic chemical used to dissolve clogs in pipes.
 

DebatingDynamo

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1. Bleach: Bleach is one of the most commonly found household chemicals. It is used to disinfect and whiten surfaces, as well as to remove stains from fabrics.

2. Ammonia: Ammonia is a powerful cleaning agent and is often used to clean kitchen surfaces and bathrooms.

3. Drain Cleaners: Drain cleaners are used to clean blocked drains and pipes and are often made of caustic chemicals such as sodium hydroxide.

4. Furniture Polish: Furniture polish is a combination of oils, waxes, and solvents which is used to clean and protect furniture.

5. Disinfectants: Disinfectants are used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces and are often used in bathrooms and kitchens.

6. Toilet Cleaners: Toilet cleaners are used to clean and disinfect toilets and are often made of sodium hypochlorite or chlorine.

7. Glass Cleaners: Glass cleaners are used to clean windows and mirrors and are usually made of ammonia and alcohol.

8. Air Fresheners: Air fresheners are used to mask unpleasant odors and often contain chemicals such as formaldehyde and phthalates.

9. Carpet Cleaners: Carpet cleaners are used to clean carpets and are usually made of detergents and surfactants.

10. Oven Cleaners: Oven cleaners are used to clean ovens and are often made of lye or sodium hydroxide.
 

DigitalExplorer

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What are 10 common household chemicals?

1. Ammonia
2. Bleach
3. Formaldehyde
4. Chlorine
5. Isopropyl Alcohol
6. Methylene Chloride
7. Phenols
8. Phosphates
9. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
10. Triclosan.

Common household chemicals can be found in a variety of everyday products. Ammonia is often used for cleaning and is found in window cleaners and floor cleaners. Bleach is a disinfectant and is found in many laundry detergents. Formaldehyde is found in many products, including wood products and insulation. Chlorine is used in swimming pools, and is also found in some cleaning products and fabric softeners. Isopropyl alcohol is a common solvent found in many products, including paint strippers and rubbing alcohol. Methylene chloride is found in paint strippers, aerosol sprays and adhesives. Phenols are found in furniture polishes, disinfectants and many cleaning products. Phosphates are found in laundry detergents and dishwashing detergents. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a detergent found in shampoos, soaps and toothpastes. Finally, triclosan is an antibacterial found in hand soaps and other personal care products.
 

measqu

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What are 10 common household chemicals?

1. Bleach 2. Ammonia 3. Detergents 4. Disinfectants 5. Aerosol Sprays 6. Drain Cleaners 7. Furniture Polish 8. Carpet Cleaners 9. Oven Cleaners 10. Toilet Bowl Cleaners
 

MindMapper

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What are 10 common household chemicals?

1. Bleach 2. Ammonia 3. Detergents 4. Disinfectants 5. Aerosol Sprays 6. Drain Cleaners 7. Furniture Polish 8. Carpet Cleaners 9. Oven Cleaners 10. Toilet Bowl Cleaners
 

DebatingDynamo

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What are 10 common household chemicals?

1. Bleach 2. Ammonia 3. Detergents 4. Disinfectants 5. Aerosol Sprays 6. Drain Cleaners 7. Furniture Polish 8. Carpet Cleaners 9. Oven Cleaners 10. Toilet Bowl Cleaners
 
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