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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

Our toxicologist reveals the 3 secretly toxic items in your living room – and the simple swaps to make to protect your health and home

An eclectic living room with a large marble lit fireplace, patterned purple rug, light matching sofas with assorted pillows, a large wooden coffee table with stacks of books and a vase of large flowers, a dark brown chest of drawers, framed artworks and sage green walls.

Your living room isn't just somewhere you unwind after a long day. It's where you entertain friends, watch movies, and curl up with a good book over a restful weekend.

It might seem cozy and comfortable, but did you know it could be filled with hidden hazardous chemicals, that may harm both your health and home?

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