Contained in safe, in our opinion, bottles and jars, volatile organic compounds irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose, causing lachrymation, runny nose, difficulty breathing and cough, up to the inflammation of the bronchi and even asthma attacks. Some chemicals that are part of household chemicals, lead to an expansion of the blood vessels of the brain, which causes migraine attacks.
Household chemistry negatively affects even digestion, causing nausea and heartburn, and also increasing salivation. The defeat of the stomach and intestines can affect the work of the nervous system, which is expressed in a feeling of fatigue or increased irritability.
The reaction of the body to chemicals mainly depends on the sensitivity of the human immune system. The most sensitive to household chemicals are allergy sufferers, children, pregnant women and lactating mothers . Restriction in the use of harmful household chemicals and the use of alternative, safe means are the main way to maintain a favorable atmosphere in the home and the positive state of the whole family.
Today, many companies are turning to the production of health-friendly household chemical products marked "for sensitive skin." However, such funds, in one way or another, contain various "harmful" compounds (without them, the effectiveness of cleaners is very low), which can affect the health of the household. From time to time it is useful to change your preferences in household chemicals. When choosing cleaning agents, preference should be given to simpler formulations, without dyes and flavors. When purchasing a new air freshener or carpet cleaner, pay attention to the labels and instructions that come with them. It is not recommended to often use household chemicals containing chlorine, ammonia, phenol, formaldehyde and acetone. Keep household chemicals should be in a room in which the inhabitants of the house are least likely and in tightly closed containers. It is best to use not powders, but gels, liquid or granular means.
To avoid direct contact of the skin of hands with aggressive substances, it is necessary to use protective creams and household gloves. After cleaning, the room should be well ventilated. You can also install a home air purifier. In any case, use detergents and cleaners when it is really necessary, by not abusing them.