FURTHER to A Cartmell’s letter regarding the negative health impacts of chemical air fresheners. Many harmful household products could be avoided with a little thought and effort.

Lemon juice, white vinegar, cream of tartar, bicarbonate of soda and soda crystals are better cleaning options. Many of the chemicals used in our homes and elsewhere have either been tested on animals — giving misleading and unreliable results — or not at all. It’s no wonder there are so many complaints these days of headaches, dizziness, depression and more serious illnesses.

Sheila Edwards Dubai UAE