THE POISON IN OUR HOMES

Daily life hazards

Synopsis

Without knowing it, we use everyday products that pollute our homes.

When we buy a floor cleaner, we hold a cocktail of VOCs (volatile organic compounds). When we acquire a piece of furniture, it is often made of agglomerated wood that releases formaldehyde into the air. When we offer a doll to a child, she also gets a load of phthalates.

Our interiors are supposed to be protective cocoons, yet we are surrounded by objects that intoxicate us. Contrary to popular belief, the air inside our homes is 5 to 10 times more polluted than outside. Chemicals in our furniture, cleaning products, and building materials are particularly to blame.