'Catastrophic death expert' reveals three household items to avoid at all costs

Instagram and similar platforms flood us with endless advice on what to do, what to avoid, and what to eat. Now, a catastrophic death and injury lawyer cuts through the noise, revealing three everyday items you should immediately discard from your home.

According to lawyer Tommy Bosworth, who specialises in catastrophic injury and often shares advice on TikTok, there are three everyday items you should avoid keeping in your home - and some might surprise you.

Injury

A catastrophic injury refers to a severe physical injury or illness that is considered extremely serious, typically resulting in significant and long-term impacts on the victim's health and well-being.?

These injuries often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation over an extended period. While catastrophic injuries may not always be permanent, the recovery process can span months or even years.

The severity of such injuries can vary widely, ranging from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage to severe burns or multiple fractures, each necessitating intensive medical care and support to facilitate recovery and improve long-term outcomes for the affected individual.

Air fresheners, marketed as a quick way to keep your home smelling nice with scents like 'fresh cotton' or 'cherry blossom,' should be unplugged immediately, Tommy advises.?

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He warns that these products often contain formaldehyde, a highly toxic and cancer-causing chemical.

Next on Tommy's list are carpet shampoos, praised for their ability to clean spills but containing chemicals like perchloroethylene, which can harm the liver, kidneys, and nervous system when breathed in.

Lastly, Tommy suggests being cautious with furniture polish, as some products used to clean and polish wood may contain cancer-causing chemicals such as phenol and nitrobenzene, linked to skin and lung cancers.?

However, official research from the UK government and US Environmental Protection Agency suggests these chemicals may not pose a cancer risk to humans.

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