Toxic Chemicals Found in Laundry Products, Air Fresheners

A study of top-selling laundry products and air fresheners found the products emitted dozens of different chemicals. Nearly 100 volatile organic compounds were emitted from the six products, and none were listed on any product label, she said. Plus, five of the six products emitted one or more carcinogenic "hazardous air pollutants," which are considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to have no safe exposure level, Steinemann said.

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My Comment:

Everyone, especially children, should be spared the additional toxic load from laundry products and from air fresheners. Instead of toxic chemicals, you could use natural products that contain essential oils. Or, if you don't want to try to mask odors, you can use Zeolite. Zeolite is a natural rock that absorbs odors and absorbs toxic off-gassing (new carpets, cabinets, etc).