Household chemicals

Household chemicals

Household chemicals are chemicals that are commonly found and used in and around the average household. Food additives generally don't fall under this category, unless they have a use other than for human consumption. In recent times there has been a move away from using household chemicals and towards Green cleaning.Examples:

* Bleach
* Vinegar
* Drain cleaner
* Rubbing Alcohol
* Detergent
* Aluminium
* Baking Soda/Sodium Bicarbonate
* Ammonia
* Descaling agents


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