Determinant Effects of using Toilet Cleaners on Indoor Air Quality

Toilet cleaners are common in urban households. The market is flooded with toilet cleaners. Composed of strong chemicals, they are known to release harmful pollutants into the air and water. This study aims to investigate the indoor pollutant concentrations in a toilet after using toilet cleaners an...

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Published in2021 International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Multi-Disciplinary Research and Applications (CENTCON) Vol. 1; pp. 183 - 187
Main Authors Sarkar, Arpita, Govindaraj, Ranjitha, J, Jyotsna Rao, Pal, Uttam
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 19.11.2021
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AQI
Cleaning
CO 2
Indoor Air Quality
PM10
PM2.5
Pollutants
Rendering (computer graphics)
Temperature measurement
Temperature sensors
Toilet cleaners
Ventilation
Visualization
Water quality
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Summary:Toilet cleaners are common in urban households. The market is flooded with toilet cleaners. Composed of strong chemicals, they are known to release harmful pollutants into the air and water. This study aims to investigate the indoor pollutant concentrations in a toilet after using toilet cleaners and understand their determinant on the air quality. The experiment was conducted in a toilet of a residence using Harpic Power plus, Domex Active Green Formula, and Mr. Muscle Visible Power, the three of the leading brands of toilet cleaners in the market. Measurement sampling was performed for CO 2 , PM2.5, PM10, Temperature, Humidity, and AQI using IQAir, Visual Air Quality Monitor. The results showed an increase in the Air Quality Index to Hazardous levels for all the three products for 2 hrs after application and rinse. High concentration values of PM2.5, PM10, and CO2 were also noted during this period, rendering the space unsafe for occupancy. The paper concludes that the leading brands of toilet cleaners pose a major health risk to the occupants in the experiment.
DOI:10.1109/CENTCON52345.2021.9688261