Property News · January 18, 2016

Home, sweet home: how to combat the ‘indoor pollution’ of scented candles


Air fresheners and cleaning products release chemicals that are harmful in enclosed spaces. But houseplants could help cut the risksThe last bits of tinsel are down and the fairy lights are back in hibernation. With the dark, cold nights here for a while, there is no better time to light up those scented candles you were given at Christmas. But is it without risk? What chemicals are used to fragrance products we use, and what happens to them once released into the air inside our homes?Only a few studies have been done to answer that question, yet there is an increasing evidence of “indoor pollution”. Could our air-tight, insulated, ultra-clean homes actually be harming our health? And it’s not only scented candles that we need to consider – in the UK, we are keen users of air fresheners, plug-ins, wipes and everyday cleaning products. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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