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> So for instance, I keep (medical grade) gloves at home and wear them when using any sort of cleaning chemicals. Most of the risk is from the VOCs: https://w
by mrtesthah 3y ago
> So for instance, I keep (medical grade) gloves at home and wear them when using any sort of cleaning chemicals.
Most of the risk is from the VOCs:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2023/09/cleaning-products-emit-hundreds-hazardous-chemicals-new-study https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2023/09/clean...
- TylerE 3y agoNot surprsing. I'll also mask (N95, yeah something with a carbon filter would be even better) for the heavy stuff and always go fragrance-free if possible, which is something the article mentions.
- nicolas_t 3y agoI do the same (gloves, n95, plastic glasses to protect the eyes) plus honestly I’ve always been very bothered by any sort of artificial fragrances.
- namibj 3y agoThere are smog masks from Asia where it's almost needed to be outside in many major metro areas; they use a cloth carrier with a laminated inlay of N95-like particle and activated carbon VOC filtering.
- graeme 3y agoUnfortunately N95s don’t stop VOCs in the slightest, as VOCs aren’t particulates. The best option is to turn on the bathroom fan and open a window, or use activated carbon.
- krs_ 3y agoAuthorative as they may sound, EWG is not a good source to rely on. https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4623 https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4623