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Study reveals scented wax melts pump toxic nanoparticles into your home

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Remember how you switched to those cute little wax melts because they seemed safer than candles? Surprise! Turns out you've been hotboxing your living room with the equivalent of car exhaust. As reported in New Atlas, scientists at Purdue University ruined everyone's "Winter Vanilla Comfort" vibes by discovering that those innocent-looking wax melts are pumping out over a million nanoparticles per cubic centimeter. — Read the rest The post Study…
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Study reveals scented wax melts pump toxic nanoparticles into your home

Remember how you switched to those cute little wax melts because they seemed safer than candles? Surprise! Turns out you've been hotboxing your living room with the equivalent of car exhaust. As reported in New Atlas, scientists at Purdue University ruined everyone's "Winter Vanilla Comfort" vibes by discovering that those innocent-looking wax melts are pumping out over a million nanoparticles per cubic centimeter. — Read the rest The post Study…

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Study Reveals Potential Risks of Scented Wax Melts on Indoor Air Quality

In recent years, the use of scented wax melts has surged as an alternative to traditional candles. Touted for their convenience and lack of open flame, these wax melts are widely believed to be safer options for home environments. However, groundbreaking research published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters has raised alarming questions about the safety of scented wax melts concerning indoor air quality. The study, conduct…

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