There are 45 toxic chemicals commonly found in house dust, according to George Washington University. They come from household products such as vinyl flooring, cosmetics, furniture and nail polish. The most common classes of potential toxins are phthalates, which soften plastics, and flame retardants. They can disrupt hormones in the body and pose a risk to child development. Use of a vacuum with HEPA filter is advised, together with regular hand washing, to reduce the risks of exposure.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers at George Washington University say 45 toxic chemicals are found commonly in your house dust, with 10 of them lurking in 90% of homes across the country.
• The chemicals found in dust samples came from a range of things typically found inside your home, including vinyl products — such as flooring — cosmetics, baby products, furniture and nail polish.
• One of the biggest concerns underlying the presence of these chemicals hiding in house dust is the fact that children are most likely to inhale or ingest them as they crawl around

“Zota and Bradman stress that there needs to be more research into the range of chemicals people are exposed to at home”

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