Chose Air Fresheners That Don't Pollute Many popular
air fresheners contain a host of man - made chemicals that can contribute to indoor air pollution and the manufacturers aren't required to list the ingredients on the label.
As we saw, most conventional
air fresheners contain chemicals such as formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, 1,4 dichlorobenzene and aerosol propellants.
Most conventional
air fresheners contain basic chemicals such as formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, 1,4 dichlorobenzene and aerosol propellants.
Not exact matches
Air fresheners are largely unnecessary and
contain harmful hormone disrupting chemicals, which can be especially harmful to children.
Most
air fresheners (even if labeled «fragrance free»)
contain phthalates.
Pregnant moms should also avoid any kind of
air freshener or scented candle, as most
contain phthalates, hormone disrupters that are used in fragrance.
The National Resource Defense Council tested fourteen
air fresheners and found that most
contained chemicals known to cause hormone imbalance, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
Both aerosols and plug - in
air fresheners can
contain hundreds of chemicals.
Commercial
air fresheners often
contain synthetic fragrances that are linked to various health problems.
Most products with synthetic fragrance, such as
air fresheners, dish soap, laundry detergent, perfumes, and colognes
contain phthalates.
The
air «
fresheners» we'd used for years
contained volatile organic compounds.
Avoiding plastic in contact with food or liquid is an important step, particularly when food is heated, install a water filter and store water in glass bottles, minimise your intake of canned foods as many
contain bisphenol A in the white resin lining, use natural and organic cosmetics and personal care products, avoid
air freshener and instead make your home smell sweet with pure essential oils.
While it is impossible to avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure by avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with glass ones), avoiding synthetic fragrances (assume that any product that lists «fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient
contains the chemical), purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally, by avoiding the use of scented candles and
air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure essential oils are a healthier alternative).
The National Resources Defense Council measured phthalates in a variety of
air fresheners and found that 80 percent of them
contained phthalates.
Dish soaps, detergents, fabric softeners,
air fresheners, soaps, and shampoos that
contain phthalates — which are known endocrine disruptors.
Many cleaners,
air fresheners and laundry detergents
contain bleach, ammonia and other chemicals that our companions breathe in, walk on and lick from their paws.
Some of the most popular
air fresheners on the market
contain phthalates, which are known to cause everything from birth defects to cancer.