6. Perfumes
Have you ever had a sharp pain in your head when someone wearing strong perfume walks by? That is due to the high amount of VOCs that are present in perfumes which can cause dizziness and headaches.
7. Cleaning products and Air Fresheners
Exposure to VOCs present in many household cleaning products and air fresheners are known to cause serious harm to human health. These commonly include asthma, eczema, endocrine disruption, etc.
8. Paints
Ever wondered why a freshly painted wall smell has a strong smell and as time passes it wears off? This is because of the VOCs that are present in paints. They slowly wear off as time passes due to off-gassing.
9. Markers, glue, and whiteners
Hobby supplies are made to dry quickly at room temperature. That is why hobby items such as markers, glue, and whiteners are made with materials containing VOCs that evaporate at room temperature, making these products equally harmful.
10. Candle and incense burning
Scented candles or incense sticks are made in such a way that they create a pleasant aroma in their immediate surroundings. However, they are produced with VOC-containing components that, when burned, evaporate and disperse around the room, which can be annoying to certain people.