You may be ready to launch into spring cleaning after the cold blasts, but be careful. Many common household cleaners have hazardous chemicals.

You may be ready to launch into spring cleaning after the cold blasts, but be careful. Many common household cleaners have hazardous chemicals.

Consumer Reports shows how you can still get your house clean without them.

Do you know what's inside the cleaner you use to wash windows and glass, kitchens and bathrooms? Consumer Reports said some ingredients are dangerous.

Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., the director of Consumer Safety and Sustainability at Consumer Reports, has advice to help you choose the safest.

"Regular housecleaning shouldn't require harsh chemicals. You should stay away from antibacterials like dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. These chemicals may help promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria," Rangan said.

That harsh chemical can be found in Scrubbing Bubbles Heavy Duty All-Purpose Cleaner and some types of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.

Better choices include Clorox Green Works All-Purpose Cleaner, which did well in Consumer Reports' tough mess test. Also consider Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes. They are a good option for occasional disinfecting, like when there's a cold or flu around.

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