Inventory of the various "toxic" household products

● 1, air freshener, mostly containing phenol.

When inhaled, can produce breathing difficulty and headache, and the eyes. After contact with skin and can cause peeling, measles.

Alternative: use natural methods to clean air, such as raising pot plant, or grapefruit Peel are placed.

● 2, most of the bleaching agent contains a chemical substance sodium hypochlorite, it has very strong corrosive, give off toxic gases with irritation, excessive exposure may lead to pulmonary and hair damage.

Bleach and ammonia products (often used as household detergents) while using the particularly dangerous, as they occur, releasing chlorine chemical reaction.

Alternative: for some it is difficult to clean stains, you can use lemon repeatedly wiping.

● 3, synthetic rugs are mostly contain volatile organic compounds, long-term exposure may cause allergic diseases.

Alternative: buy using natural fibers such as wool, cotton made carpets.

● 4, dishwashing liquid and powder detergent containing phosphates, sodium carbonate and are prone to allergic reactions.

Alternative: use without phosphate products.

● 5, many electrical appliances such as televisions, computers, and electric blankets, usually contain bromine flame-resistant.

Bromine fire retardant released into the air may be inhaled, and not easily expelled from the body. Currently, bromide fire agent has been proven to cause the mouse abortion, in Sweden and other European countries is disabled.

Alternative: use water bottle instead of electric blankets; the electric moved out of the bedroom, to avoid sleep inhalation bromide fire retardant.

● 6, many used to clean the glass window cleaning powder, containing special smell of ammonia, which can stimulate and corrosion causing skin, eyes and lung irritation.

Long-term contact with ammonia, also cause liver damage.

Alternative: use two tablespoons of vinegar, against a liter, and then use the wet cloth to wipe the glass.

● 7, various studies have proved that the hair dye to scalp, absorbed into the body.

Earlier, the European Commission has banned chemical products used in 22 hair.

Alternative: believe that nature is beautiful.

● 8, household bonfire furnace produces dioxins.

Belgium Leuven University study showed that often use the bonfire of the young people, their boiler testicles or breasts than many other regions youth small.

Alternative: avoid home hygiene bonfire.

● 9, according to the United States Dermatology to a new study shows that the nickel of jewelry, jewelry may cause contact dermatitis.

Alternative: to wear a gold or Platinum made into jewelry.

● 10, toilet cleaners, usually contain naphthalene, the toxic substances will stimulate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

A large number of inhalation, human liver and kidney are compromised.

Alternative: 250 ml white vinegar into the toilet, the next day and then brush.

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● 11, Polish cleaning agent usually contain acetone, solvents, prolonged use can cause headaches and confusion.

Alternative: don't smudge Nail Polish, naturally without cleaning agents.

(Edit: Zheng Yan internships, MD)