00:00 Recent research suggests that while cleaning your home or office, you may inadvertently
00:06 introduce hazardous chemicals into the environment.
00:09 The Environmental Working Group found that common cleaning products can release 530 potentially
00:16 harmful chemicals into the air.
00:18 Some of these chemicals, also known as volatile organic compounds, can be linked to respiratory
00:25 problems, cancer, and can be particularly risky for children who may experience developmental
00:31 issues.
00:32 The study tested 30 cleaning products, including environmentally friendly and unscented options.
00:39 Products labeled green, eco-friendly, or fragrance-free released around eight times less fumes than
00:45 conventional products.
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