Could Cleaning the House Harm Your Lungs?

The Doctors discuss an alarming study which found that the chemicals found in many household cleaning products have been shown to damage the lungs if inhaled.

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[Tasha-and-Friends]

I don't know why these brands are still available on supermarket shelves. I'm glad that I switched into an eco-friendly, effective, safe and 100% biodegradable, me and my family are safe and also our environment.

[TotallyAwesomeU]

Choose better products! We switched 16 years ago and watched our health improve!!

[John--]

I used the green Clorox and I feel weak and it hurts to breath idk if I should wait it out or go to the hospital

[samar]

I was cleaning bathroom with bleach in two minutes I stated coughing. I was feeling like my lung will come out from my mouth 👄

[tonima]

So what are the safe products to use to clean ur house ?

[michaelwilson]

I use Pin Sol and it makes me cough a lot with the fumes but it sure cleans great.I may get another cleaner like Simple Green or Mr. Clean all purpose.

[theforceq]

If a chemical odor is irritating you to the point of coughing, leave the area immediately.
Go outside and take a break. Then come back and turn all your fans on and open a few windows. Problem solved!
About an hour ago... I almost freaked out, because I was trying to repel raccoons in my attic with a bleach soaked towel that I left hanging out my bathroom window for about 10 minutes. But each time I walked by. It felt like it was repelling me! lol
So I released the towel from my window to the ground - turned on all the ceiling fans, and have stayed away from the bathroom - hahaha

[samuelberry]

I'm glad I switched to better, safer products. Without all the toxic chemicals, it's the best way to live.

[ffgamer]

Perfumes andDetergents also irritate my air passage. What's its cure..

[Danny_mj]

This video may be from 3 yrs ago but I finished cleaning with clorax and I took a whiff and that shit took me out and I now I keep having short breath

[carola]

Great info! Thank you, but please do not cut the segment, let us watch until the end. 💖

[kimienick]

OMG... The effect Same likes smokers for 10-20 year's... Dang chemical on cleaner destroy human lol

[OneSachin]

What authorities & regulators are doing about banning the chemical contains, chlorine, ammonia & products ?
Please escalate to respective authorities, chemical & regulators in your country.

[brianwagoner]

I have been cleaning with Eco Green products for over 30 years now. If you would like to know what it is. I do not sell anything. But I love sharing what I use.

[nxzltmn]

Don't leave cleaning supplies around

[msmarauder]

I'm standing outside now cause I've been in a bathroom cleaning with bleach and not it's in my smell. Even when I'm outside It's still in my senses. I will not be doing this again.

[sundaisycake]

I just cleaned my entire apartment from top to bottom with bleach, and I can’t taste my breakfast now. I can still smell pretty good but definitely a decrease. But I cannot taste a thing

[aqueseth]

Same as soap the bubbles that kids are blowing are made from soap and lots of toxic chemicals.
When I was in elementary I accidentally swallowed a soap Bubble while my brother is blowing it.

And my throat got irritated the next day and I had a cough and when I spit my Phlegm is Pale yellow.
My cough lasted for 12 days.

[iamfit]

Scary segment. I'm very familiar with the study, and as an asthmatic and cancer survivor, this was alarming news. There is a solution and the problem it is not 'over cleaning' as one of the Docs suggested. The issue is the type of cleaners. Toxins. I fixed the problem and I did it affordably and it was life changing.

[glwfrxt]

I just inhaled the anti mold spray i was using, but not directly on mold. Doesnt feel nice. Hope i dont die