Are your home furnitures and materials damaging your health?: The hidden hazard in your home
Created By RISC | 3 years ago
Last modified date : 2 years ago
Staying home might keep us safe from COVID-19. But our homes can be health risks too if we’re not careful about our furniture…
- Natural stone can release radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that can trigger lung cancer in the long term.
- Paints can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and plywood furniture might contain formaldehyde from adhesives. If we inhale these chemicals, they can affect our respiratory system, nervous system, and hormones. If we accumulate too much, we may increase our risk of respiratory diseases and leukemia.
- If we don’t take care about our air conditioners, carpets, wallpaper, and furniture, there’s a risk that dust, damp, and mold can cause us allergies, eye irritation, or respiratory problems.
If you have to stay home for a long time, keep your house clean and open windows often to let out the dust and chemicals that can harm your body.