“This study is a wake-up call for consumers,” toxicologist Alexis Temkin said.
that could linger in the air for months, so it’s recommended to buy “green,” fragrance-free cleaners.
“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,’” EWG senior toxicologist Alexis TemkinScientists from the Environmental Working Group analyzed 30 common cleaning products, testing conventional and “green” products with and without fragrances to determine if one type is safer.193 of them were determined to be hazardous.
HDX glass cleaner, Scott’s liquid gold wood care and Lestoil heavy-duty multi-purpose cleaner were found to contain the most toxic chemicals.Only one product — Dr. Bronner’s pure-castile soap, baby unscented — did not emit any VOCs.
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