The Southeast Texas Poison Center answers questions about poisoning from both health professionals and the general public 24 hours per day. There is no charge for this service.
A checklist of poisonous products found in the home:
KITCHEN
aspirin
drain cleaners-lye
furniture polish
oven cleaner
automatic dishwasher detergent
ammonia
powder and liquid detergents
cleanser and scouring powders
metal cleaners
rust remover
pills
carpet and upholstery cleaners
bleach
vitamins
BEDROOM
sleeping drugs
tranquilizers
other drugs
jewelry cleaner
cosmetics
perfume
sfter shave
cologne
CLOSETS, ATTICS, STORAGE PLACES
rat poison, ant poison and insecticides
moth balls
LAUNDRY
bleaches
soap & detergents
disinfectants
bluing, dyes
BATHROOM
aspirin
all drugs & pills
drain cleaners-lye
iron pills
toilet bowel cleaners
shampoo, wave lotion, and sprays
hand lotion
creams
nail polish & remover
suntan lotions
deodorants
shaving lotions
hair remover
pine oil & bath oil
rubbing alchol
boric acid
room deodorizer
GARAGE, BASEMENT
lye
kerosene
pesticides
gasoline
lighter fluid
turpentine
paint remover & thinner
anti-freeze
lime
paint
weed killers
feritilzers
GENERAL
plants
flaking paint
repainted toys
broken plaster
Experience has shown that the products in bold type are the most dangerous poisons.
