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Three Toxic Common Household Items to Avoid
 1. Air Fresheners
Air fresheners seem to be everywhere now - as spritzes, gels, plug-ins and diffusers - with names like Crispy Cinnamon and Butterscotch Bonanza.  Many of them are horribly overwhelming - particularly in a house that is empty and closed up, but they are doing more than just annoying us.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, some air fresheners contain phthalates – a class of chemicals shown to cause cancer, liver toxicity, kidney toxicity and reproductive problems in animal studies. What’s more, some air fresheners contain harmful agents such as formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  
Lets hear it for taking the trash out and opening windows occasionally.  Maybe then we can skip a few of those fake scents.
 
2. PhilodendronsThere are several plants that are toxic to children and pets.  Poinsettias quickly come to mind - so cheery at Christmas but dangerous to your beloved pets. Philodendron are another plant to approach with caution.  These hearty houseplants are very dangerous to humans and pets. Chewing a philodendron leaf can cause burning, blistering and swelling of the lips, tongue and throat; burning and irritation of the eyes; slurred speech; skin irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. According to the National Library of Medicine, the poisonous ... more

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