“Third-hand smoke is the last solid left by smoking. It contains hydrocyanic acid, butane, toluene, arsenic, lead, carbon monoxide and other toxic components. It is more harmful than smoking and more difficult to prevent than second-hand smoke.” This was discovered by researchers of the US Department of energy through experiments. This solid can stay for days, weeks, and even months. It will be in the air and emit the pollutant nitrite, which will become a powerful carcinogen.
Just opening the window can not completely disperse and eliminate third-hand smoke. But if you want to effectively remove third-hand smoke, you don’t need to spend a lot of trouble. Simple and easy small methods can solve it!
three environmental friendly adsorbed small substances
Disinfectant can assist in the purification of third-hand smoke, but the unpleasant smell will destroy the intimacy of home and office. Then look for small things that are both environmentally friendly and have adsorption effect, delicate fragrance and good bactericidal effect, killing two birds with one stone!
Tea: tea has a strong adsorption capacity, which can not only absorb the taste of cigarettes, but also absorb third-hand smoke in the air and furniture. The method is very simple. The tea leaves left over from drinking are divided into two parts. After one part is dried, it is put into a cotton bag with good air permeability and placed in every corner to absorb harmful substances. The other part can be used to wet rags and wipe furniture and office supplies, so that third-hand smoke can be completely removed.
Compound essential oil: with the essential oil containing essence ingredients of rose, cherry blossom, lavender and Lily, it can play the role of aromatherapy, mildew prevention, moisture-proof, moisture absorption and adsorption. It can not only remove all third-hand smoke, but also purify the air and wake up. You will find that your sleep quality has been improved invisibly!
Air purification lamp: This is an energy-saving desk lamp that can release high concentration of negative oxygen ions. Turn on the desk lamp every night during reading. While reading quietly, it purifies the air, fully absorbs third-hand smoke in the bedroom, and creates a healthy and quiet sleeping environment for you.
4 kinds of green plants adsorb harmful substances
If you know how to place plants in your home, then third-hand smoke will be diluted in the breath of plants and eventually disappear. Of course, the choice of plants is very important, and its “breathing” function must be very powerful.
Cactus: it has strong adsorption capacity, can play a good role in purifying various harmful substances, can effectively prevent radiation, can also absorb formaldehyde, and will never leave room for the growth of third-hand smoke.
Tail sunflower: this kind of green palm leaf has a great purification effect on benzene and carbon monoxide in third-hand smoke, and its water evaporation is also great. It is the best “humidifier” for the air.
White palm: it can filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde in third-hand smoke, prevent harmful gases in third-hand smoke from entering the body through breathing and skin, and reduce their harm to the body.
Lvluo: it can not only purify the air, but also absorb harmful gases, and relax the whole person, so as to achieve the goal of killing three birds with one stone.
5 kinds of delicacies to resist infringement
It is necessary to absorb relevant nutrients through food. Even if third-hand smoke enters the body, it can be metabolized normally and will not participate in the internal circulation of the body, so as to minimize the adverse effects of third-hand smoke on the body. Here are 5 delicious foods worth a try!
Cherries: cherries are rich in iron and vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, which can balance sebum secretion and delay aging. Cherries can activate body cells and make harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and benzene in third-hand smoke have no living conditions in the body.
Red pomegranate: it contains a component called ellagic acid. According to the investigation of British nutrition experts, ellagic acid has a stronger ability to absorb harmful substances than red wine and green tea, which can protect body cells from environmental pollution. In addition, pomegranate has a strong antioxidant effect, which can prevent the aging symptoms of body organs caused by third-hand smoke.
Grapefruit: the fragrance of grapefruit comes from a special volatile oil that can neutralize toxins in the body and eliminate them from the body. Of course, it also includes hydrocyanic acid, butane, toluene, arsenic, lead and carbon monoxide contained in third-hand smoke. Toxic substances are removed in time, and the body naturally has no burden.
Olives: no matter the leaves or fruits, olives are treasures all over the body. First of all, olive leaves can increase the body cells to fight against pollution, while olive fruits contain a powerful antioxidant phenolic compound to resist the oxidative effect of third-hand smoke on the body.
Cucumber: it contains a variety of sugars, amino acids and rich vitamins, which provide sufficient nutrients for the body and keep the five internal organs in a healthy state at all times. In addition, cucumber has sufficient water to promote the water circulation of the body, and will not let third-hand smoke accumulate in the body.
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