Toxic Nation | Pollution. It's In You.

Within the gentle comfort of a household carpet lurks some pretty ugly stuff. Wall-to-wall carpets collect dirt, absorb indoor air pollution and odours, are often made of non-recyclable, synthetic materials, are coated in harmful toxins, and are difficult to clean.

For all those who thought fragranced products were great ways to spruce up the home, a bit of a warning.

A study published in the Environmental Impact Assessment Review journal says that most fragranced products for the home emit a number of toxic chemicals into the air, deteriorating your indoor air quality and endangering your health.