Air Fresheners

Air Fresheners are very unhealthy for  your body and the environment. The common  air freshener is made with formaldehyde (a  known carcinogen), naphthalene (a suspected  carcinogen), toluene (known to cause liver and  kidney damage) and xylene (a neurotoxin).  They are a major source of indoor air  pollution.  What’s more disturbing is how synthetic air fresheners work: “Many mask  an undesirable scent, but some use a nerve-deadening chemical that  interferes with our sense of smell. Others coat your nasal passage with an  oily film. Many air fresheners can trigger asthma attacks and affect our  central nervous system," says David Suzuki, science broadcaster and  environmental activist. Some brands that tested positive for phthalates didn’t even include  phthalates in their list of ingredients and some brands labeled as being all- natural and unscented had phthalates in them. A study entitled, Clearing the  Air: Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners, found 86 percent of air fresheners  tested contained dangerous phthalates. Exposure to phthalates can  increase your risk of endocrine, reproductive, and developmental  problems. Choose wisely what you breathe. We are exposed to so many toxins  everyday, why bring them purposely into our homes?