What the New York Times thinks will happen: Enhanced labeling and regulation of dangerous chemicals in household cleaners leads to a safer world for all.

What will actually happen: Common chemicals like bleach, borax, vinegar, and ammonia will be banned from direct sale to consumers; you'll be forced to buy whatever brand name from one of two major manufacturers, with as little insight into its composition and dangers as you have today. A decade from now they'll run an exposé about the multi-generational environmental impact of some exotic chemical these products used. Lawyers get paid $millions in a class action. You get lung cancer and a coupon for $5.95. Cleaning products still cost $10 per quart.