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- 1Cleaning sponges shed trillions of microplastic fibers, study finds●Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
New research reports that ordinary plastic cleaning sponges release trillions of microplastic fibers during normal use, adding a previously underappreciated source of microplastics to household wastewater and the environment. The findings are drawing wide attention as people weigh how everyday domestic products contribute to plastic pollution and what safer alternatives might exist.
- 2Fresh cleaning smell may fill homes with nanoparticles▼That fresh cleaning smell could be filling your home with nanoparticles
New research reported by ScienceDaily warns that the citrus-like 'fresh clean' scent from household cleaning products can produce large numbers of airborne nanoparticles indoors. Scientists say these tiny particles, formed when fragrance chemicals react with ozone, may be inhaled deeply into the lungs, raising questions about the health effects of regular cleaning in poorly ventilated homes.