Companies Fight To Keep Consumers in the Dark About Chemicals in Cleaners

During the cold winter months you may spend more time inside than out. And you may do more cleaning, especially because it’s also the flu and Covid season.

But before you reach for that spray cleaner, you should know that ingredients in many household cleaning products don’t just kill germs, they may also harm your health.

And a new bill in Congress may mean that simply checking product labels and company websites soon won’t be enough to avoid toxic ingredients.

Disinfectant sprays

Disinfectant sprays are appealing types of cleaners, because they can be used on a variety of surfaces and promise to kill germs, including bacteria and viruses.

But many of these spray disinfectants – including name-brand products like Lysol – contain chemicals that can jeopardize your health.