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⚠️ 6 Common Household Items to Use More Mindfully
- Scented Candles & Air Fresheners
They may smell pleasant, but many release fragrance chemicals like limonene or phthalates.
When limonene reacts with indoor ozone, it can form formaldehyde, a respiratory irritant.
Burning paraffin wax (a petroleum by-product) can also emit soot and VOCs, similar to those found in car exhaust.
✅ Safer tips:
Choose beeswax or soy candles with cotton wicks
Avoid synthetic fragrances — use essential oils sparingly
Always ventilate the room while burning candles
Limit use if you or someone in
