These are just a few everyday household items we interact with that are harmful for us. I was kind of surprised while researching this topic to find out what they contain in them and what makes them so dangerous to our health.
1. Napkins and Paper Towels
The paper industry is a huge business so I wasn't shocked to find out that one-third of our landfills contain some sort of paper product. Throw in the amount of trees we cut down every year and it makes you wonder how long this business can sustain itself let alone the effects all of this is having on our planet. Take the standard hand and toilet paper, the process to make them bright white is a toxic one they get treated with bleach and formaldehyde. There are several ways they achieve this and the worst way is chlorine gas also known as elemental chlorine this process releases compounds like dioxins and furans, which are powerful carcinogens and mutagens. These chemicals affect the immune system and can lead to reproductive problems. They are also horrible for our water supplies and our environment. If you can't find 100 percent recycled paper at the very least look for non-scented, ink and dye free or totally chlorine free hand towels. You might have to sacrifice those fancy patterns and borders to achieve a healthier lifestyle and leave our Eco-system in better shape.
Non-Stick Cookware
Here is the 411 when it comes to non-stick pots and pans if your pots and pans contain PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) toss them in the garbage! Most teflon pans contain PFOA which studies have shown have been linked to bladder, kidney, testicular and ovarian cancer. The good news is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working really hard to end the use of PFOA. A good alternative would be a cast iron skillet, ceramic pots and pans, and stainless steel.
Shower Curtains
We use shower curtains to prevent water from splashing everywhere but most plastic and vinyl shower curtains contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and over one hundred deadly chemicals are being released especially when you are heating the shower up. These chemicals have been tested and found to cause liver, kidney and respiratory problems in both adults and children. So if your shower curtain has that fresh brand new smell it's most likely releasing these deadly chemicals. A good alternative would be PVC-Free curtains made from hemp, linens or organic cotton.
Air fresheners
This product is probably the most common household item you will find in a home today. The problem is that air fresheners contain toxic chemicals called VOCs as mentioned above these chemicals can be deadly. Every day air fresheners also contain phthalates that are known to cause problems in women who are pregnant and interfere with the hormones in males and can cause cellular regeneration as well as respiratory issues. Most if not all air fresheners that were tested contained carcinogenic chemicals which mean they are toxic and cancer causing. A great alternative to commercial air fresheners would be natural oils released from a diffuser not only will these essential oils help make the air smell better but they are safer to smell. They can also be applied directly to the skin without any problems.
Candles
A lot candles contain paraffin wax by itself it is not harmful but when burned they create toxic carcinogens called toluene and benzene these are the same fumes found in diesel fuel. Half of all scented candles contain lead wiring in their wicks. This is toxic when burned and releases heavy metals into the air so instead of enhancing your mood they are actually disrupting it and causing behavioral disorders as well as many other health issues. Lead wicks were banned in 2003 but companies still use them in scented candles which also use dyes and other chemicals that are toxic. A great and safer alternative are beeswax candles not only are they not toxic but are great for the environment because they produce negative ions which help reduce indoor pollution.
Stay Tuned for Part 2 of- Everyday Household Products that can harm for Your health.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3018511/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2860827/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677823/
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Oh noooo! I have to trash my paper towels, my cookware, my shower curtains and candles. I think they are all low quality, so harmful. But Steemit will give me enough money to buy new and healthy ones. :D
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Thank you soo much for sharing this informative article.These are the items that are present in every house.We should use eco-friendly and safe stuff in our houses.
Thank you for replying and taking the time to read it I appreciate it :)
my pleasure.
Thanks a whole lot for this.....
YW, Thank you for your time :0)
Good advice here. Accurate on most of these too. Non stick pans are a big one with me that I try to avoid a lot. It's annoying how so many things these days are toxic and unhealthy for us.
Damn with the non stick Cookware ! i used them like every day ! :( it seems i must grill everything ...
This is eye opening. Thanks
You are welcome!
Great post, looking forward to Part 2. Resteemed
Thanks Katem :)
Naughty household items. I never buy scented candles - too much formaldehyde in the air!!
haha yes slap those candles would ya?!?1
Now it's dark!!!! :)
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Great post. But there are many daily used fruits and ingredients can harm you also.
https://steemit.com/food/@angelshare/few-daily-used-items-we-don-t-know-that-actually-poison
Yes, when we used then we should be very careful.
Thanks and thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome.
Great articles there ,please whare are the trade names of some those natural that are alternative to air fresheners, i used air fresheners alot.
Evolue is one I can think of off the top of my head but any essential oil will do make sure its organic. What I like to do is make little sachets filled with dried organic lavender or any scent you like. If you want to spray something you can use water with the essential oils you can even add lemon or play around with it. Enjoy :)
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Nice information!
Thank you
A lot of these are endocrine disruptors which can mess up your hormones in a big way.
I just wrote a post about it.
Xenoestrogens are Endocrine Disruptors
Xenoestrogens which are endocrine disruptors can make both men and women estrogen dominant which in guys can lead to cancer and low testosterone and in women cancer, hot flashes and so on.
Love your posts as always :o)
Thanks I just read your post its very good :)
This is shocking to read, why on earth do we surround ourselves with all these chemicals :(
Thank you very much for doing the research and sharing this with us @road2wisdom :)
No problem @cryptodan I know its sucks we have so many toxic chemicals around us all the time
Grrrr!
I have never liked air fresheners. The smell is too strong and somewhat annoying for my liking.
yeah I agree even body sprays annoy me lol