Air Fresheners and Indoor Pollution
Phthalates have been known to disrupt the endocrine system, and they are known to cause cancer. "So what’s the big deal", you might ask, "I don’t see them in any of my household cleaning products?" Well, you wouldn’t, because there is no law stating that your household cleaning (and personal) products carry a label stating whether it contains phthalates or not.
And where are Phthalates most often used? In your fragrances, including household fresheners. The more you use these fresheners, the more you’re allowing this harmful chemical to gather in your home, and this means that you are constantly breathing this substance in, allowing it to damage your body.
Detergents are responsible for many household poisonings. Part of the problem is that detergent boxes are brightly colored and attractive and commonly stored in low, accessible places. There is a common misconception that low-phosphate detergents are "safe." While low phosphate detergents are safer to the environment, they are 100 to 1000 times more caustic than phosphate detergents. This means that low-phosphate detergents can cause serious burns if even a small amount is ingested.
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