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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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Cleaning is a necessary part of life, an essential task that keeps us (and our families) safe from harmful germs and bacteria.
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Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Just be sure never to mix vinegar with hydrogen peroxide, which can cause a harmful toxic gas if inhaled.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Some companies have reportedly dealt with safety issues, like bad actors who abuse the model to give harmful advice or prey on vulnerable people.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Just be sure never to mix vinegar with hydrogen peroxide, which can cause a harmful toxic gas if inhaled.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Some companies have reportedly dealt with safety issues, like bad actors who abuse the model to give harmful advice or prey on vulnerable people.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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