Some common household substances are poisonous to humans.
When mixed together, some chemicals become toxic; others can be hazardous even when used as directed.
Mixing Bleach and Ammonia
It’s a very bad idea tomix bleach and ammonia.
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Mists, vapors and/or gases from cleaning chemicals can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
Symptoms may include burning eyes, sore throat, coughing, trouble breathing and wheezing.
Chemicals in some cleaning products can cause asthma or trigger asthma attacks.
Mixing cleaning products that contain bleach and ammonia cancause severe lung damage or death.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that displaces oxygen in the bloodstream.
Carbon monoxide can leak from any gas motor; lawn mowers, cars, boats, etc.
It can also occur from gas-burning appliances that are not calibrated correctly.
Really bad carbon monoxide leaks can kill quickly, but usually, there’s a warning.
Be very concerned if more than one person in the house has a headache and is feeling nauseated.
Those are the two earliest and most commonsymptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pesticides
Organophosphates are some of the mostdeadly poisonsin the home.
Most pesticides, including lice shampoos, either have organophosphates in them or have similar characteristics.
Pesticide poisoning creates a reaction that quickly leads to death if untreated.
Organophosphates are currently used as nerve gas by some in the military.
Use these chemicals with great care and always follow the manufacturers' recommendations.
Pay very close attention to the labels on the containers you have.
Food Safety
Food poisoningis not really poisoning per se, but a foodborne bacterial illness.
Most food poisoning is not life-threatening, but vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration over time.
Food safety is the key here.
Don’t eat things that have been left out.
Cook meats thoroughly and always decontaminate surfaces and utensils between preparing raw meats and preparing other foods.
As long as you take care of your food, you should be fine.
If you do get a foodborne illness, you’ll just have to ride it out.
Most anti-nausea or anti-diarrhea medications won’t help.
