More than 500 people in the Western Cape were poisoned in just six months by common household cleaning products such as bleach, detergents, air fresheners and polishes.
The statistics, gleaned from the provincial Poisons Information Helpline, were released this week by the Western Cape department of health and wellness.
With school holidays in full swing, its more important than ever for parents to be vigilant about hidden dangers in everyday household products, the department said.