50 Things in Your Home That Are Harmful

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The couch is a manufactured furniture. Most often than not, manufacturers treat their products with flame retardant chemicals. This protects the furniture against fires that can be triggered by neglected cigarettes. Be forewarned though, the very chemical that is meant to protect you from fire hazard is the very thing that can affect your health in the long run. According to Duke University professor, Heather Stapleton, “Most manufacturers didn’t want to have two production lines – one for California and one for the rest of the country – so after the regulation was passed most furniture included flame retardants.” She added, “Later on it was found that these flame retardants could migrate out of the product and into people.” So, the next time you choose furniture, take caution and know your priorities. There are many choices available out there that are comfortable and safe at the same time.