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Aerosols are commonplace in the washroom, but they contain harmful ingredients and Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause damage to human health and the environment. Due to these negative impacts, Citron Hygiene has decided to stop selling and servicing aerosol fragrances completely by the end of 2024. The switchover is quick and can be done without any disruption to the washroom.
Aerosols are tiny particles that are suspended in the air in spray or can form. They can be things like deodorant, cigarette smoke and air fresheners. Human-made aerosols are another form of aerosols created by pollution from power plants and cars.
Chlorofluorocarbons (AKA CFCs) were once commonly used in aerosols but were found to cause significant damage to the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. Since being banned, many people have been led to believe that this has eliminated the damage that aerosols have on the environment. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple.
The chemicals now used in compressed aerosols are predominantly made up of VOCs. A study from the University of York revealed that aerosol products now emit more harmful VOC air pollution than all the vehicles in the UK. VOCs are a precursor to toxic smog. Not only can toxic smog within enclosed spaces lead to damaging human health effects ranging from headaches to cancer but when released outside, they can react with secondary pollutants to create small particulate matter, which has devastating effects on wildlife and agriculture.
The EcoAire air care system uses passive technology, that is effectively distributed through natural air flow. The special slatted design allows for optimum air movement around the refill without the use of aerosols or propellants. Passive technology is evolving with EcoAire, as it continually releases an odour neutralizing formula into the washroom environment.
