Household Sprays Raise Asthma Risk?

A new study out indicates that using cleaner sprays (really any sprayed liquid) can damage your lungs and contribute to asthma. Using these sprays for as little as a week can cause damage.

The use of these sprays is so wide spread that an estimated 1 in 7 adult asthma cases could be linked to use of cleaning and deodorizing sprays, according to the study.

So, instead of using toxic aerosol or trigger spray liquids for household cleaning and air freshening, it is a good idea to dig out your bucket & cloth. Use hot water and plain soap to clean surfaces, and open your windows to let in fresh air! To add some healthy scent, you can always add some essential oils. Perfect freshening essential oils are Lavender, Eucalyptus and Pine.