Recycling Cleaning Products
Recycle Series: Part IV
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Dangers of Cleaning Products
 Many household cleaning
products contain
dangerous chemicals that
can be harmful to people
if inhaled or come into
contact with skin.
 Fortunately there are
several ways you can
decrease the dangers of
cleaning products.

Alternatives to Cleaning Products
 Refrain from combining
cleaning products for
they can create an even
more toxic substance.
 Substitute soap, water,
and good ol’ elbow
grease for chemicals. In
many cases, a little extra
scrubbing is all that is
required to remove a
stain or get rid of dirt.

Alternatives to Cleaning Products
Consider purchasing
environmentally
friendly cleaning
products.
 Note: Always read the label before use
because even products made from
natural ingredients can be dangerous
if used improperly.

Unclogging Drains & Pipes
 Avoid using chemicals to
unclog pipes and drains.
 The chemicals used to
unclog drains are usually
corrosive and can be
harmful to the touch as
well as damaging to your
pipes.
 Instead use non-chemical
drain cleaning
techniques.

Alternatives to Unclog Drains & Pipes
Use a drain catch to
prevent hair and
other components
from clogging drains.
Maintain drains by
having them
regularly snaked by a
plumber or landlord.

Recycling Cleaning Product Containers
 Most cleaning products are
sold in recyclable containers
and can be recycled with
regular recyclables once
emptied and rinsed.
 If a container is marked
“DANGER, CORROSIVE,” then it
can’t be recycled.
 Instead, double bag the empty
container and mark it
“DANGER, not for recycling.”

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