Tagged: laundry pollution

3:16pm

Thu August 25, 2011
Environment

UW study finds toxins emanating from dryer vents

Credit Kerry Lannert / KPLU

The sweet smell from your dryer vent could contain toxic pollution.

A new study from the University of Washington found hazardous chemicals in the air after clothes were laundered with scented detergents and dryer sheets. At least two of the chemicals are considered carcinogens by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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