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Dangerous household products that contain toxic chemicals
Bleach

It contains sodium hypochlorite, a chemical that can cause irritation and damage to the skin and respiratory system if inhaled or spilled on the skin.

Drain Cleaners

Contain lye (sodium hydroxide) or sulfuric acid. Chemicals are capable of causing an extremely serious chemical burn if splashed on the skin. They are toxic to drink. Splashing drain cleaner in the eyes cause blindness.

Mothbalss

Contains p-dichlorobenzene or naphthalene. These chemicals are toxic and cause dizziness, headaches, and irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Prolonged exposure can lead to liver damage and cataract formation.

Windshield wiper fluid ( windshield washer fluid)

Toxic if you drink it, some of the poisonous chemicals are absorbed through skin, hence it is toxic to touch. Swallowing ethylene glycol can cause brain, heart, and kidney damage, and possibly death. Inhalation can cause dizziness. The methanol in wiper fluid can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested. Methanol damages brain, liver, and kidneys and cause blindness. The isopropyl alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant, causing drowsiness, unconsciousness, and potentially death.

Oven cleaner

Contain sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Which are extremely corrosive strong bases. These chemicals can be deadly if swallowed. They can cause chemical burns on the skin or in the lungs if the fumes are inhaled.