Do Away with Your Sprays?

If you spend a lot of time in the house. You might want to cut back on your use of aerosols . The University of Bristol’s wide-ranging children of the 90s study has found that mothers use air fresheners are more likely to experience headaches and depression while their babies are more likely to suffer from earache diarrhoea and vomiting. The culprits chemicals called volatile organic compounds are also found in deodorants hairsprays furniture polishes and clothes that have been dry-cleaned.

“ Ironically people think these products make their homes cleaner and healthier,” says Dr Alexandra Farrow from the study . “ We advise limiting the use of air fresheners . To freshen the air try squeezing a lemon instead.”