A team of researchers at Berdo University, USA, revealed that air inside homes may be more polluted than external air, due to the use of some common home products.

The researchers explained that the air fresheners, floor detergents, sweat deodorants, “melting wax”
(scented wax pieces used in special heating devices to release aromatic scents without the need for a fabric or flame) and other products, may fill the inner air with endless particles Small is able to penetrate deeply into the lungs, which may pose a healthy, incomprehensible danger until now.

Nasrat Jong, assistant professor at the Lailes College of Civil Engineering and Building at Berdo University, explained that "an attempt to re -create a natural atmosphere inside the house using scented products may actually lead to high levels of inner inner air pollution."

In the study, the team conducted experiments in a “small home laboratory” equipped with air quality monitoring devices, as they tested the effect of various scented products, including “melting wax”, which is usually marketed as “non -toxic”.

The results showed that this product, in particular, releases chemical compounds known as "turbines", which interact with ozone in the air, composed of harmful nanoparticles.

Experiments revealed that aromatic oils, disinfectants and air fresheners produce huge amounts of these particles, as the researchers explained that "between 100 billion and 10 trillion of these particles may be deposited in the respiratory system within only 20 minutes of exposure to scented products." /P>

The study was not limited to scented products only, but also included cooking using gas stoves, as the team found that only one kilogram of cooking oil could emit up to 10 particles smaller than 3 nanometers, which may make this inhalation of this The particles inside the house are 10 to 100 times more compared to inhalation of car exhausts on a crowded street.

Professor Brandon Bohr, participating in the study, confirmed that "the internal air quality is often neglected in building design, despite its direct impact on health."

He added that "the results of the study aim to bridge this gap, and to transform scientific knowledge into practical solutions to improve the quality of internal air and ensure health environments for everyone."

Source: Daily Mail