Air pollution. Hazardous waste. Pesticides in food. Cell phone radiation. The risks and toxic pollutants that can harm our health seems to grow almost daily. But what you may not know is some of the greatest dangers are not as far away as your kitchen cabinets, medicine cabinets and a garage.
"If we products, personal care products, mainly buy every day should be safe. And probably not for most people, that they are not used properly, or running occur, although risks remain instructions," says Jody Rohlena, chief editor of the Shop Smart, published by Consumers Union.
Here is a list of household products and sources of pollution risks may surprise you.
Household cleaners: These chemicals may be to your home spotlessly clean and healthy can actually do the exact opposite. A 2009 study by the Environmental Working Group identified 457 air pollutants - 24 linked to serious health problems such as cancer. - In 21 households Tip Cleaner declarations product please read and follow the instructions for the use, Open a window or run a fan during the cleaning. Consider non-toxic cleaning products in the house. To clean the glass, mix a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice with a liter of water.
Deodorants: Commercial air fresheners often contain volatile organic compounds and phthalates, of which connected some to cancer and reproductive problems. Tip: To eliminate odors and purify the air in your home, open windows, if possible, work your air conditioner or heater, and consider a air cleaner to function filtering.
Cosmetics: women wear mascara months so that your make-up wet in a hot car or a little water or saliva the tip eyeliner applicator endanger themselves to serious eye infections. . Conservative make-up that will keep them free of bacteria can be affected by water, saliva, heat and pollutants in hand Tip: Wash hands before applying makeup. Replace the mask every two to four months. Jeter eyeshadow and after a year shirts. Makeup in a cool, dry place.
Contact lenses :. Because it's clean and cases that may pose a risk of bacterial infections lead to blindness lenses do hold: Wash your hands with soap and dry them before the lenses. Clean your lens container used dip solution and rinse with fresh solution before letting it air dry. Replace the case every three months. Rinse lentils in water.
Antibacterial products: Researchers have found that Triclosan - an antibacterial chemical in soaps, deodorants, mouthwashes, toothpaste, bedding, clothing, carpets, toys and trash bags used - causing health problems in the testing laboratory animal Note: There is little research. suggest antibacterial products are better than soap and water.
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Radon: Radon natural state is the most common cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It may be in your house from the rocks and soil penetrate under your house proposal :. Test your home for radon with a ($ 20-40) to monitor cheap 4.2 picocuries per liter (pCi / L) -. - When the values of the designated by the EPA safety standard is to reduce the radon professional can create a rule remedy to escape normally by a gas plant, for between $ 800 and $ 2500th
Combustion gases: carbon monoxide (CO) and other gases are among the greatest dangers inside. They can be released by faulty gas cookers, gas stoves and generators, as well as wood, kerosene and propane heaters proposal :. Have you checked your fuel gas appliances annually. CO detectors installed on each floor of the house, including the basement. At least once a year to replace the batteries, and replace alarms every five years.
Mouthwash: Some consumers that the use of mouthwash or discolored teeth affect your sense of taste. The American Dental Association, the ingredient said responsible - cetylpyridinium chloride - is in many mouthwashes: Tips If you notice brown spots on the teeth or a change in taste after using mouthwash, no longer use .. flossing, brushing and teeth cleaning are you to keep your teeth and gums.
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