India, June 26 -- HT Syndication

New Delhi [India], June 26: When Ritu and her husband began renovating their apartment, their two top priorities were simple: make the space beautiful and make it safe for their two little kids. Like most parents, they were concerned about sharp edges, slippery tiles, and loose plug points. However, there was one issue they had not anticipated. The hidden toxins in construction materials, especially tile adhesives and grouts.

During the tiling phase, Ritu noticed a strong chemical smell in the house. She began to worry if the construction materials could be harmful to her children breathing that air all day? Turns out, her concern was valid. Many adhesives for tile and grout for tiles contain Volatile Or...