Cleaning Product Labels

When you're shopping for cleaning products, how can you distinguish reliable label claims from those that can't be counted on? Scroll through the images below of claims you are likely to encounter. For an explanation of the leaf rating system, see What Do the Leaves Mean? You can also lookup labels on your phone, click here to learn how.

Sources: EPA, USDA, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Consumer's Union and certifier Web sites