Do common household cleaning products live up to the hype? Whether or not they do isn't the real question. The more important question to ask is do these powerful chemicals adversely affect your health? As consumers, we are provided with minimal information on the toxicity of chemicals we bring into our homes on a daily basis. We know that toxic chemical exposure in the workplace is an occupational hazard, but we need to remember that harmful chemicals can be found in many everyday household products used in the home.