These Household Items Could Kill You - Part 2.
Remember our part one episode to the series of the household killers yesterday? If you missed it, click Here. This is a continuation from there and wait till you see the motherf...ers who live with you and yet, kill you without you knowing it.
5. Furniture Polish
They are combustible and contain the chemicals such as phenol and nitrobenzene.They are easily absorbed by the skin. Nitrobenzene can cause many harmful health effects such as irritation, a blood condition called methemoglobinemia, which affects the ability of the blood to carry oxygen, headache, irritability, dizziness, weakness, and drowsiness, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR). Skin exposure to high levels of phenol has resulted in liver damage.
6. Non-stick cookware
Non-stick pans and pots are very tempting but can also be harmful. This kind of cookware has been made with chemicals that can be harmful to the liver, thyroid, and immune system in general. The problem is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Toxicological studies on animals indicate potential developmental, reproductive and systemic effects, according to the EPA. Go for stainless steel, glass, ceramic, or iron pots and pans
Unless you got a new toothbrush a month ago, throw it out. They have to be replaced at least every 3–4 months, according to American Dental Association (ADA). The bristles become frayed and worn with use and cleaning effectiveness will decrease. Check brushes often for wear and replace them more frequently if needed. Children toothbrushes need replacing more frequently than adult brushes.
7. Toothbrush
Unless you got a new toothbrush a month ago, throw it out. They have to be replaced at least every 3–4 months, according to American Dental Association (ADA). The bristles become frayed and worn with use and cleaning effectiveness will decrease. Check brushes often for wear and replace them more frequently if needed. Children toothbrushes need replacing more frequently than adult brushes.
8. Old paint
Homes or apartments built before 1978 may contain lead paint. The highly toxic metal can cause a range of health problems – damage to the brain and other vital organs, like the kidneys, nerves and blood, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lead may also cause learning disabilities and seizures. Signs of lead poisoning include headaches, stomachaches, nausea, tiredness, Kids may show no symptoms.
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