Like they say, “life is a risk”…. Every day, we come in contact with objects/ products that are of course seemingly harmless…. we only realise how harmful they could be after a bad experience. This is why it is important to know about these dangers attached to our everyday appliances, products and what not.

Ceiling fans
I never knew the damage ceiling fans could cause until it fell just right after I got off my bed! Indeed I was lucky! Many of us have ceiling fans in our houses. The hooks of the fans need to be strong for they are holding a heavy object and a moving fan has enough inertia and weighs more when moving. Loose hooks may lead to the fan falling down and the circumstances don’t require to be explained in detail here. It can be heavily damaging and old people are much more prone to this kind of accident. This is not something very important but it is ideal to take precaution. Have your ceiling fan checked from time to time.


Air Conditioners

On a hot and sunny day, A/C comes to the rescue. But when it’s leaking, it’s a setup for refrigerant poisoning, which can cause heart palpitations, seizures, and can cut off oxygen to your lungs and cells, ultimately causing death. It’s mostly appliance repairers or installers that are at risk for the poisoning because they’re around these cooling devices all day, which work by using Freon, a refrigerant substance that transforms from a liquid to an odourless gas (it’s responsible for keeping your fridge cool, too). But they have protocols in place to stay safe, so if you notice a leaky A/C, be sure to skip the DIY and call a professional to get it repaired.

Toothpaste

If you consume too much, the overdose can cause stomach pain and intestinal blockage. But if the toothpaste contains fluoride, as most do these days, it gets far more serious—convulsions, difficulty breathing, and heart attack (amongst other scary side effects). We’re not suggesting that you avoid toothpaste (no one wants stinky breath), but make sure you and your children are using the designated pea-sized amount, and thoroughly rinsing with each brush.

More on the list can be found here: http://www.hfmagazineonline.com/dangerous-household-products-you-use-daily/