14/10/2025
                                            Chemicals are counter productive for our health. Green cleaning products should be the norm. 
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                                        People who clean regularly may suffer the same level of lung damage as long-term smokers, according to a major new study.
Researchers from the University of Bergen found that frequent use of cleaning sprays or working in cleaning jobs is linked to a significantly faster decline in lung function compared to those who don’t clean regularly.
The 20-year study, published in the *American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine*, followed more than 6,000 participants and revealed that women who cleaned—either at home or professionally—experienced lung deterioration comparable to smoking about 20 pack-years of ci******es (one pack a day for 20 years).
Scientists believe that repeated exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals causes chronic airway irritation, leading to long-term respiratory damage.
Measurements of lung capacity, including forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC), declined much faster among women who cleaned, and asthma rates were notably higher in this group. Interestingly, the same trend was not observed in men.
Researchers suggest that many chemical cleaners are unnecessary and that simple alternatives—like microfiber cloths and water—can be just as effective. They also urge tighter regulation of cleaning products to reduce inhalation risks and safeguard lung health over time.