Perchloroethylene or 1-1-1 trichloroethane solvents (dry cleaning fluid, spot removers and carpet cleaners) are eye, skin, and lung irritant. They can also cause liver and kidney damage if ingested: perchloroethylene has caused cancer in some laboratory animals and is considered a probable human carcinogen.  It can also accumulate and persist in human fatty tissues and breast milk.

Napthalene or paradichlorobenzene (mothballs, toilet bowl cleaners) can irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.  Chronic exposure to naphthalene can cause damage to liver, kidneys, skin, and the central nervous system. Paradichlorobenzene is a probable carcinogen that can also harm the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. High concentration of fumes may irritate eyes, nose, throat and lungs. (Source: Children’s Health Environmental Coalition)

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