References for Soaps & Detergents
References for Disinfectants & Sanitizers
References for Pest Control Products
References for Household Cleaning Products
References for Air Care Products
References for Soaps & Detergents
Medbroadcast information about the common cold
The Lung Association information about asthma
Medbroadcast information about athlete's foot
Poison Control Centres in Canada
Industry Canada's Guide to New Apparel and Textile Care Symbols
Environment Canada
Health Canada
Therapeutic Products Directorate
Soap and Detergent Association
References for Disinfectants & Sanitizers
Infectious Diseases Society of America article called Using Hand Sanitizer Stops Germs from Spreading
Medbroadcast information about the common cold
Journal of Clinical Microbiology article about diarrhea (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Journal of Hygiene article about diarrhea (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
The Lancet article about food-borne disease (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Journal of Hospital Infection article on the effects of cleaning and disinfection in reducing the spread of Norovirus (NV) contamination
Journal of Food Protection article on different hand washing techniques
New England Journal of Medicine article about Hepatitis A (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Journal of Clinical Microbiology article about Hepatitis A (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Journal of Clinical Microbiology article about Hepatitis A (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
Journal of Food Protection article on Salmonella Enteritidis and Staphylococcus aureus
International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene report on the so-called hygiene hypothesis, which contends that cleaner homes lead to fewer childhood infections and an increased susceptibility to allergies and asthma.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine press release on the effects of hygiene on allergies.
Applied and Environmental
Microbiology report that discusses the myth that triclosan, an ingredient of many cleaning products, contributes to antibiotic resistance.
World Bank Group report giving arguments in favour of sanitation, including health-related benefits, non-health related benefits, and investment benefits.
Journal of the American Medical Association article entitled Effect of Intensive Handwashing Promotion on Childhood Diarrhea in High-Risk Communities in Pakistan
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology news release stating that regular cleaning practices eliminate most traces of the major peanut allergen in school settings.
Poison Control Centres in Canada
Health Canada
Therapeutic Products Directorate
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
References for Pest Control Products
Safety Evaluation of Pesticides - An Analysis of the Ontario College of Family Physicians Pesticide Literature Review by CANTOX Health Sciences International, November 12, 2004 (.pdf)
Poison Control Centres in Canada
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Urban Pest Management Council of Canada
References for Household Cleaning Products
Poison Control Centres in Canada
Health Canada
References for Air Care Products
Psychological Reports article about scents and mood (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Chemical Senses article about pleasant odors and behaviour (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
International Journal of Neuroscience article about lavendar fragrance and relaxation (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Planta Medica article about the harmonizing effect of ylang-ylang oil (online at the Pubmed Database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
Poison Control Centres in Canada
Environment Canada
Health Canada
