Household cleaning products contain hazardous VOCs, posing health risks and contributing to air pollution. Green and fragrance-free products are safer alternatives. A peer-reviewed study by scientists from the Environmental Working Group has found unsettling details about the potential health ris
A study by the Environmental Working Group has identified potential health risks from VOCs in household cleaning products. Analyzing 30 products, the research found 530 VOCs, with 193 deemed hazardous. These compounds compromise indoor air quality and are associated with health issues, especially in cleaning industry workers.
The study analyzed 30 cleaning products, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners, and more. The study revealed that these everyday products may release hundreds of hazardous volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs. The findings were published on September 12 in the journalResearchers tested both conventional products and “green” cleaning products and detected a total of 530 unique VOCs in the 30 products.
“Our findings emphasize a way to reduce exposure to hazardous VOCs – by selecting products that are ‘green,’ especially those that are ‘green’ and ‘fragrance-free,’” she said.
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