Dry cleaning
Clothes that are difficult to clean are often sent to the dry cleaner. However, this type of cleaning uses petroleum-derived substances, such as benzene and ethylbenzene, which are harmful to health.
Perchloroethylene, the main substance used, is a known carcinogen. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of esophageal, uterine, and bladder cancer. Inhaling these compounds can cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, memory impairment, and skin rashes.
Remember to immediately remove the plastic from dry-cleaned garments and let them air dry for 3 or 4 hours before storing them in your closet.
Cash register receipts
Cash receipts, printed on thermal paper, contain chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA), a known endocrine disruptor.
Long-term exposure to BPA can cause hormonal changes, precocious puberty, birth defects, and is associated with uterine and breast cancer, as well as diabetes and obesity. Review your receipts carefully. Save the unprinted portion and avoid keeping them in your pockets or purse.
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