have been identified in tobacco smokehousehold cleaners look out for labels that divulge the cleaners chemical ingredients be sure to avoid using cleaners that contain suspect hormone disrupter chemicals like nonyland octyl phenols which are used to make alkylphenol ethoxylate ape detergentsdisinfectants limit the use of disinfecting products in your home as children and pets in particular can be affected by it the us environmental protection agency epa classifies disinfectants and antimicrobials as pesticides they contain chemical agents that are capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms overuse could lead to the growth of superbugsbuilding materials plywood kitchen cabinets and home insulation are all products that can contain formaldehyde a known human cancercausing chemical choose solid woods and formaldehydefree insulation when constructing or renovating your home flexible vinyl household products like flooring and wallpaper are manufactured using pvc that may have toxic chemical additives including lead as these products are used they create dusts that accumulate these chemicals choose nonpvc wall and floor coverings to minimise potential exposure to these toxinspersonal care and beauty products choose products that are fragrancefree go easy on the hairspray and deodorants reduce your use of nail polish and acetone nail polish remover if you do use these products be sure to open your windows while doing sofungus and mold dry is the operative word prevent mold and the overuse of bleach by preventing moisture buildup in the first place fix leaky pipes and faucets immediately keep the air systems like fans and air conditioners clean and regularly supervise them for any fungus or mold that may have begun to grow around them