Household cleaning products might be cleaning your house but ruining your health: study

A recent study has shed light on a concerning aspect of household cleaning products that many of us use daily to maintain clean and tidy homes. While these products are effective at removing dirt and grime, it turns out they might also be releasing hundreds of hazardous chemicals into the air, potentially putting our health at risk.

The study, which has gained significant attention in the media, has highlighted the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a range of common household cleaning products. VOCs are chemicals that can easily vaporize into the air and can have harmful effects on both indoor air quality and human health.

In the study published in Chemosphere, researchers delved into the examination of 30 household cleaning products, encompassing a range from multipurpose cleaners and glass cleaners to air fresheners and beyond.

The findings of this research unveiled a troubling reality: these commonplace products have the potential to emit numerous hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The presence of hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) carries the risk of various health concerns, including asthma, heightened cancer risk, and issues related to development and reproduction.

Among the cleaning products scrutinized in the study, HDX glass cleaner, Scott's Liquid Gold wood care, and Lestoil heavy-duty multi-purpose cleaner emerged as the most concerning culprits in terms of VOC emissions, according to the research findings.

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