Scientists found that scented cleaning products can react with ozone inside homes to create billions or even trillions of nanoparticles within minutes; some particles may be small enough to reach deep into the lungs
That lemony, piney or floral smell after cleaning is usually associated with freshness. But new research suggests that the chemistry behind some scented cleaning products can also create an invisible form of indoor air pollution. Research presented by Purdue University scientists at the American Chemical Society’s Fall 2026 meeting found that fragrance compounds released during…
