The harm of air fresheners to people

May 16, 2023
Air freshener is widely loved by people for its low price and fresh taste, and it is simple to use and fast to evaporate, and it assumes the effect of clean smell in some public places, so is air freshener harmful to human body?

Cause allergy

There are a lot of organic substances in air fresheners, many of which can cause allergies and also stimulate our respiratory tract, and for some people who are allergic or have allergies, they are more likely to be allergic.

Causes diseases

There are many chemicals in air fresheners that can cause physical damage, such as aromatic substances, which can stimulate the nervous system and affect the growth and development of children, etc. Authoritative research has found that air fresheners can cause cancer.

Can air freshener purify the air?

Some people will put grapefruit peel and air freshener in their new home after renovation, in fact, this is very dangerous. The compounds inside the air freshener do not purify the formaldehyde, benzene, xylene and other substances caused by the decoration materials.

What are the harmful substances in air fresheners

Sulfur compounds

The sulfide in air freshener will turn into brownish yellow solid when dissolved in water. Sulfur and oxygen can have chemical reaction to produce sulfur dioxide, which is a harmful substance. Suggestion: If leakage occurs in air fresheners, you can use alkaline substances to remove it.

Ammonia

Ammonia can be synthesized inside the air freshener. Ammonia is an important component of many foods and fertilizers, but it can also be used as a medicine, which is widely used, and it is worth noting that it is also corrosive.

Tips

In summary, air fresheners are not only not good for air cleaning but also may bring health risks, so it is better to use them sparingly, and use air purifiers, aromatic plants or fruit peels that can purify the air, such as grapefruit peels and orange peels, etc. in occasions where air purification is needed.
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