Certain paints emit chemicals Credit: Daniel Case Several household consumer products emit chemicals into air , for instance cleaning products, floor care products, furniture and household fabrics, air fresheners, glues, paints, paint strippers, personal care products, printed matter , electronic equipment, candles and incense. Some studies show a link between the use of consumer products and adverse health effects. However , it is not clear to what extent pollutants are responsible for the observed effects because other factors may also contribute to them. A recent study investigated the emissions of chemicals from a large number of different consumer products. Although typical levels in indoor air were in most cases acceptable, in some occasions, accepted.
