A recent study conducted at the George Washington University, has come up with the finding that, household dust exposes people to a wide range of toxic chemicals in consumer products. Especially children, are exposed on a daily basis to multiple chemicals in dust that are linked to serious health problems.
The team conducted an analysis, to identify the top ten toxic chemicals commonly found in dust. The researchers found that phthalates overall were found at the highest levels in dust followed by phenols and flame retardant chemicals.
Consumer products releases chemicals in to the air. These chemicals get into dust, which settles down on the surface of the floors. Younger ones crawls and get close to it, while adults inhale or ingest small particles of dust (sometimes could absorb through the skin), which is harmful.
So keep your house clean from dust, to avoid these chemicals.