Some chemicals used for cleaning purposes in your house and locality are:

Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)

• Use: Disinfectant and stain remover.
• Environmental Effects: Releases toxic chlorine gas when mixed with other cleaners, can contaminate water sources, and harms aquatic life.

Chlorine

• Use: Disinfecting water, cleaning pools, and bleach.
• Environmental Effects: Highly toxic to aquatic ecosystems, causes respiratory issues for animals, and reacts with organic materials to form harmful compounds.

Phenols

• Use: Disinfectant and cleaner in bathroom and kitchen products.
• Environmental Effects: Toxic to both humans and animals, especially aquatic species, and can cause long-term pollution in water systems.