Household Products

The product that I searched for in the database is Comet Disinfectant Powder Cleanser. We keep it in our bathroom and use it to clean the bathtub and sink. I have had the idea that using cleaning products was a bit hazardous. Growing up I was told not to play with them and avoid any areas where cleaning products were used (e.g. bathroom). With this in the back of my mind, it didn't surprise me to find out that Comet Disinfectant Powder Cleanser is slightly hazardous (health rating = 1). One concern I had was the residue that we wash down the drains and how that can affect the water quality. However, it says here that it contains a biodegradable surfactant. Although, it does not say how long or under what conditions this substance will break down. On my part, I should be more conscious of how much of the substance I use when cleaning the bathroom. Lowering the amount that I use while cleaning can help reduce the amount that is washed down the drain and goes into the environment. Again, people have the notion that cleaning products are helpful and most probably ignore the harmful effects that these have. A product that is labelled as slightly hazardous is still hazardous. We really have to become more aware of what we use and how these can negatively impact our environment.





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  1. UnknownNovember 5, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    My family used to use comet as well. I never thought much of it but I always knew when my mom had used it in the bathrooms. Super dangerous, and this explains why she decided to use different products instead. But like I have mentioned before how do we know if these new products are largely different from comet?

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  2. UnknownNovember 19, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Chris, I didn't realize that this product had such a low rating when it came to hazardous level. I always would have thought it was more. I always believed these kind of powders were very hazardous because whenever it was used in my household, my dad put on mask and gloves. I agree with Emebet that even if we change these products how do we know that they are truly different or safer.

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