Five Hidden Dangers In Regular Everyday Things Your Family Should Be Aware Of
There are so many items that don’t come with the proper warning labels, or that people commonly misuse. The following are five hidden dangers in regular everyday things you and your family should be aware of.
Toys
Depending on your children’s age, toys may be a common part of your household. The first potential danger is for the toy to be accidentally swallowed by young children when being played with.
Legos are a toy all kids love but they are small and can be inadvertently be swallowed. Make sure you are watching your kids and ensuring they’re safely playing with their toys.
Another unknown danger is toxic substances in toys. Depending on what country your toy is made in and what it’s made out of, it may pose a risk to your child’s health.
For example, certain toys were found to have lead trace amounts in them which can have adverse health impacts in development.
Cleaners and Chemicals
Many different types of cleaners contain toxic chemicals. These cleaners can be dangerous and even fatal when they’re ingested or inhaled.
Make sure you’re storing your cleaners away from all food products and eating utensils. If necessary, use these products with gloves and a mask to protect your lungs.
Beauty Products
Many beauty products are not as safe as they appear. Dental whitening strips are potentially dangerous if not used according to instructions.
The prolonged use will damage the natural enamel that coats your teeth and protects them from cavities.
Nail polishes can prove dangerous as well; many actually contain harmful carcinogens and other unsafe toxins.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a hidden danger because it’s a gas that is literally undetectable by human senses. It is odorless and invisible.
This gas can cause many adverse health impacts even at low levels and at high levels it can cause death.
Make sure you change your detector’s batteries periodically and that it’s in working condition.
Fruits and Vegetables
Many different fresh fruits and vegetables need to be washed before use. There are trace amounts of pesticides on the skin of fresh fruit and vegetables that are used to keep insects from eating them before they’re harvested.
Wash fresh produce to remove germs. If you selected your produce from a local grocery store, people may have already touched the produce and placed it back. The produce also could have been exposed to pathogens such as E Coli.
These are just a few of the many different hidden dangers in regular everyday things you should be aware of in order to keep your family happy and healthy. Did you learn something new? Comment below and let us know!
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