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Why You Should Care About VOCs

By Hayward Score

Published February 26, 2019 · 1 min read

Why You Should Care About VOCs

Why You Should Care About VOCs

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Day to day products emits as much air pollution in the form of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as motor vehicles.

  • What are VOCs? Volatile Organic Compounds are found in the vast majority of household products such as personal care products, cleaning products, furniture, flooring, cosmetics, and more!
  • Exposure to VOCs can result in a range of health issues from asthma attacks to headaches to elevated blood pressure.
  • Reduce your risk by choosing unscented products, storing your products safely, and ventilating your home.

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