People tend to overuse and under-rinse cleaners, leading to buildup on surfaces and in indoor air.

🧬 Key exposure pathways:

• Inhalation: Mopping, spraying, and scrubbing release VOCs and fumes into the air.
• Skin contact: Cleaners absorb through ungloved hands and settle into fabrics.
• Ingestion: Residues on counters, dishes, toys, or hands can be swallowed — especially by kids.
• Dust: Some cleaner chemicals stick to particles and recirculate in household dust.

Using these products frequently — especially in closed spaces like bathrooms — multiplies the risk of chronic exposure.