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5 Hidden Household Dangers

By Reader’s Digest Editors

In his new book, The Healthy Home (March 22, 2011), expert microbiologist Dr. Myron Wentz discusses five potential health risks and how to create a safer, more eco-friendly home.

1. Teflon pots and pans release potential hazardous fumes and particles into the air such as toxic gases, carcinogens and global pollutants. Try using a well-seasoned cast iron skillet instead.

2. “Wrinkle free” sheets can expose you to the chemical PFC (perfluorochemcials) and is linked to reproductive and development toxicity, as well as cancers of the bladder and liver. Try using natural alternatives like cotton or linen.

http://www.rd.com/home/5-hidden-household-dangers/