The Table of Contents from the new, revised 2005 edition of Home Safe Home...

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Author's Note

Introduction

How to Use This Book

1: How Safe is Your Home?

New Studies Show Household Toxics Really Are Toxic
Creating Your Own Safe Home

2: Assessing Your Risk

Types of Toxicity
Our Chemical Exposures
How Toxic Chemicals Get Into Our Bodies
What Our Bodies Do With Toxic Chemicals
How to Determine if a Product is Toxic
Why You Should Be Concerned About Household Toxics

3: Household Hazardous Waste

4: Indoor Air Pollution

Air Filters
Humidity
Automobile Exhaust
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke
Combustion By-products--
nnGas Appliances, Kerosene Heaters, Fireplaces, and Woodstoves
Asbestos
Radon
Mold
Plastics
Lead
Electromagnetic Fields
Smoke Detectors
Christmas Trees

5: Household Cleaning and Laundry Products

Drain Cleaners
Oven Cleaners
Furniture and Floor Polish
Silver Polishes and Other Metal Cleaners
Ammonia and Other All-purpose Cleaners
Basin-Tub, and Tile Cleaners
Mold and Mildew Cleaners
Disinfectants
Rug, Carpet, and Upholstery Shampoos
Spot Removers
Dry Cleaning
Chlorine Bleach
Laundry Detergents
Fabric Softeners
Spray Starch
Dishwasher Detergents
Glass Cleaners
Souring Powders
Air Fresheners and Odor Removers
Dishwashing Liquids

6: Home and Garden Pest Control

Lawn Care
Garden Pesticides
Rat and Mouse Killers
Household Insecticides
Insect Repellents
Mothballs
Lice Shampoos
Termiticides
As a Last Resort

7: Water

Bottled Water
Water Filters

8: Drugs and Medications

Arthritis, Fever, and Aches
Heartburn, Constipation, Diarrhea, and Nausea
Allergic Hay Fever
Colds and Coughs
Insomnia
If You Must Take Medications

9: Beauty and Hygiene

Denture Cleaners
Feminine Deodorant Sprays and Douches
Hair Spray and Styling Mousse
Shampoo
Mouthwash
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Astringents and Toners
Nail Polish and Nail-Polish Removers
Hair-Removal Products
Hair Colors
Permanent Waves
Tampons and Sanitary Pads
Contraceptives
Perfumes and Aftershaves
Antiperspirants and Deodorants
Bubble Baths
Soap and Other Skin-Care Products
Cosmetics
Sun Protection
Talcum Powder
Toilet Paper and Tissues
Lubricants

10: Food

Coffee
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
Milk and Dairy Products
Fats and Oils
Fish and Seafood
Sweeteners
Food Poisoning
Food Irradiation
Cookware
Dishware
Food Storage
Microwave Ovens
Barbecued and Broiled Foods
Alcoholic Beverages
Vitamin and Mineral Dietary Supplements

11: Textiles

Clothing
beds and Bedding
Shower Curtains
Footware and Shoe Care
Luggage and Bags
Fabrics, Yarns and Notions
Irons and Ironing Board Covers
Kitchen and Table Linens
Bath Linens

12: Home Office and Art Supplies

Epoxy, Rubber Cement, and "Super Glue"
Typewriter Correction Fluid
Artists' Colors
Computers
Copy Machines, Computer Laser Printers, and Plain Paper Facsimile Machines
Paper

13: Babies and Children

Cribs
Diapers
Babies' and Kids' Clothing
Baby Food
Toys
Baby-Care Products

14: Pet Care

Flea Control
Pet Food and Nutritional Supplements

15: Home Finishings and Furnishings

Houseplants
Paints and Finishes
Carpeting and Flooring
Furniture
Candles
Light
Wallpaper
Window Coverings

16: Building and Remodeling Materials

Adhesives
Caulk
Ceramic Tile
Plumbing
Cabinets and Countertops
Sheathing, Subflooring and Paneling
Doors
Insulation
Walls
Framing
Roofing
Windows
Siding

17: Finding a Safe Home

APPENDIX A: Harmful Effects of Common Substances

APPENDIX B: Household Poisons

General Precautions for Using Household Poisons Emergency Action for Household Poisonings

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX