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FastFacts FAQs

An introduction and list of main topic areas covered in FastFacts, covering weeds and pests in the lawn and garden, indoor pests, and fertilizers and compost.

Welcome to our Home Safe Home FastFacts FAQs section! Please select a topic area from the list below for tips on choosing safer alternatives to products that contain toxic chemicals.

Tips on choosing safer children's products are available in our new website section Safe Start for Kids!

 

FAQ topics:

Top Actions to Protect Your Health

Weeds in the Lawn and Garden

Lawn and Garden Pests (insects, mites, and slugs; mammals; plant diseases)

Indoor Pests

Fertilizers and Compost

Persistent Toxic Chemicals (PBDEs, dioxin, DDT, lindane, PFCs, heavy metals)

Cleaning Products (including disinfectants)

Art and Hobby Materials

PVC and Other Plastics

Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Disposal of Hazardous Household Products

Human Health and Toxicology


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