Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women

HealthDay, February, 2008 by Diana Kohnle

(HealthDay News) - If you're pregnant and need to clean your home, here are suggestions to help keep mom and baby safe, courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association:

Make sure the area you are cleaning is well-ventilated. If possible, open the windows or turn on a fan. Protect your skin from chemicals by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, as well as gloves. Always check the label, to be sure there is no warning against use of the product by pregnant women. Never mix two cleaning products together. Mixing chemicals can cause toxic fumes. Do not clean the inside of an oven while pregnant, as the confined space does not allow for adequate ventilation.