Toxic daily necessities

In fact, many of the daily necessities we use are toxic. Based on social surveys, the following introduces some of them. All daily necessities are toxic. In addition to these, there are many more, but people don’t pay much attention to them in normal times. There is no problem with short-term use, but it will be harmful to the human body after long-term use, so it is best not to use them.

1. Dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent: Phosphates can easily cause allergies

Dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent contain sodium carbonate and phosphates, both of which can easily cause allergic reactions.

Alternative: Use phosphate-free products.

2. Air fresheners: Inhalation causes breathing difficulties and headaches

Most air fresheners contain phenol. If inhaled, it will cause breathing difficulties, headaches, and eye irritation. Contact with the skin may also cause peeling and hives.

Alternative: Use natural methods to freshen the air, such as growing potted plants or placing grapefruit peels.

3. Bleach: Releases irritating gases

Most bleaches contain a chemical called sodium hypochlorite. It is highly corrosive and releases irritating toxic gases. Excessive exposure may cause damage to the lungs and hair. Bleach and ammonia products (commonly used as household cleaners) are particularly dangerous when used together because the two react chemically to release chlorine gas.

Alternative solution: For some difficult-to-clean stains, you can wipe them repeatedly with lemon.

4. Artificial carpets: organic compounds cause allergies

Most artificial carpets contain unstable organic compounds, and long-term exposure may cause allergic diseases.

Alternative: Buy rugs made from natural fibers, such as wool or cotton.

5. Electrical appliances: release bromine flame retardants

Many electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers and electric blankets, often contain brominated flame retardants. Brominated flame retardants are released into the air and may be inhaled by the human body and are difficult to excrete from the body. Currently, bromine flame retardants have been proven to cause miscarriage in mice and have been banned in European countries such as Sweden.

Alternatives: Use hot water bottles instead of electric blankets; move electrical appliances out of the bedroom to avoid inhaling bromine flame retardants while sleeping.

6. Cleansing powder: corrosive to skin

Many cleaning powders used to clean glass windows have a distinctive ammonia smell. This can cause irritation and corrosion to the skin and cause eye and lung problems. Long-term exposure to ammonia can also cause liver damage.

Alternative solution: Use two tablespoons of vinegar, add one liter of hot water, then dampen the cloth and wipe the glass.

The six daily necessities introduced above are all toxic, so refuse to use them or use them less. In addition, we also encourage everyone not to use these toxic things. Although they seem to have no effect, they can still cause great harm to the human body over time. You must pay attention from the beginning, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.