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Your Favorite Scented Cleaner Could Be Filling the Air With Invisible Pollution


Even botanical and essential oil-based cleaners can release fragrance compounds that react with indoor ozone, creating an unexpected source of ultrafine air pollution. The scent of a freshly cleaned home may hide a burst of invisible pollution that can penetrate deep into the lungs.

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