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• Wash your hands often, using regular soap and warm water: doctors recommend against using antibacterial soaps.
• Use non-toxic cleaning products. Baking soda is a good scouring powder for sinks and tubs, and vinegar mixed with water works well for windows, surfaces and floors.You don’t need to use bleach for most cleaning tasks.
• Don’t use air “fresheners.” Also, choose fragrance-free laundry detergents, and avoid using dryer sheets. The fragrances (or “parfum”) in these products can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
• Avoid dry cleaning, or find a cleaner that uses non-toxic methods. closed containers.
•  And, of course, keep all cleaners and other household chemicals out of the reach of children.

Want to learn more? Check out these CPCHE resources and FAQs:

• Go Green when you Clean. Reducing toxic chemicals in your home... for your children's health. Attractive tip card with simple tips for families.
• Fragrances fact sheet
• Child Health and the Environment - A Primer (see p. 105 for toxic reduction tips related to cleaning and personal care products)
• Buying Products for the Child Care Centre fact sheet (includes advice on cleaning products)
• Your Child's Skin May Act More Like a Sponge Than a Shield flyer addressing fragrance and other potentially harmful substances in personal care products
• Playing it Safe: Carpets