Hidden Danger: Toasters, Air Fryers, Hair Dryers Cause Major Indoor Pollution!

• Pusan National University study reveals common appliances like toasters, air fryers, and hair dryers are major sources of indoor ultrafine particles (UFPs).
• UFPs are minute particles (under 100 nanometers) that bypass nasal filtration, reaching lungs and bloodstream, posing severe health risks, especially for children.
• These particles, containing heavy metals from heating coils and motors, are linked to inflammation, cell damage, asthma, heart disease, and cancer.
• An empty pop-up toaster is the biggest culprit, releasing 1.73 trillion UFPs/minute; air fryers and hair dryers also contribute significantly.
• Technical improvements, like brushless motors in hair dryers, can drastically reduce emissions, suggesting a need for low-pollution appliance design and UFP emission tests.

Why It Matters: Common household appliances are major indoor polluters, releasing dangerous ultrafine particles.