It would seem that you check everything that can be toxic, but an invisible enemy sneaks into the house. Consciousness and prevention are the two components that keep toxic substances from interfering in your life. It will not be possible to avoid danger by 100%, but it is possible to significantly limit the impact of harmful substances on the body. Here are 8 ways that toxins seep into our lives.
Drinking water
A study by the University of Nanjing in China found that plastic water bottles were exposed to varying temperatures over the course of a month, which increased the concentration of antimony in the water. Antimony has a notorious reputation for causing diseases of the lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal tract.
Pots and pans
Teflon certainly makes cooking easier. However, there is evidence of exposure to C8, a chemical involved in the production of Teflon. It causes thyroid disease, increases cholesterol levels and leads to ulcerative colitis.
Furniture
There may be more hiding in the sofa than you think. Furniture treated with flame retardants may not burn, but flame retardant chemicals have a negative impact on health.
Apparel
A report by the Swedish Chemicals Agency said that 2400 types of compounds were found in clothing, 10% of which are harmful to humans and the environment.
Soap
Triclosan is often added to soap to enhance the antibacterial properties. 1500 tons of such soap are produced in the world, and all this flows into rivers. But triclosan can provoke liver cancer.
Holiday costumes
Bright and fun, the masquerade costumes have been tested for chemical content. Some of the popular children’s outfits had abnormally high levels of phthalates, tin and lead.
Phones, tablets and computers
More than 50% of technologies use toxic substances such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants. Long-term exposure to PVC is believed to pose a health hazard, resulting in damage to the kidneys and brain.
Household chemicals
Quaternary ammonium compounds are still widely used in cleaning products. They are also present in some shampoos and wet wipes. No one has studied the toxicity of these substances. However, researchers from Virginia conducted experiments on mice and expressed concern that these toxins affect reproductive health.
Now that you know the tricks of toxins, you will be more careful and find a safer alternative for your home.