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Why You Should Stop Using Lysol Immediately
By JULIE BOEHLKE
Lysol comes in a wide variety of enticing scents, but these added fragrances can wreak havoc on your respiratory system. For example, Lysol contains sodium hypochlorite, which can damage your lungs and have devastating long-term health effects, even if you don’t notice them right away.
Lysol also contains chemicals such as ethanol-amine, ammonium hydroxide, and eugenol that are listed as known asthmagens — substances that can worsen lung function in sensitive individuals who have asthma or other respiratory ailments. If you are asthmatic and use Lysol, always take caution by wearing a respirator to filter out harmful substances.
Lysol contains a hazardous ingredient known as phenol, and if you get sprayed or your skin is otherwise exposed to Lysol, it could cause an allergic reaction. Usually, it will only result in slight redness or mild inflammation, but in more serious cases, exposure can cause hives, a burning sensation, or severe swelling.
Lysol can also cause eye irritation, largely due to the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride, which is considered a carcinogen and can even lead to blindness. In fact, the chemical was previously banned by the FDA due to safety concerns, but sadly the ban was later reversed due to the company's lobbying efforts.