The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Bandages – and How Clean Strips Offers a Safer Alternative

The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Bandages – and How Clean Strips Offers a Safer Alternative

In a recent alarming report, it was revealed that many popular bandage brands, including Band-Aid, Walmart, and CVS, contain toxic PFAS chemicals – commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” PFAS are known to accumulate in the body and have been linked to cancer, thyroid issues, liver problems, and decreased immunity.

But what does this mean for products like nasal strips, which adhere to your skin for up to 8 hours every night while you sleep? If bandages – simple products used for minor cuts – contain these harmful chemicals, it raises serious concerns about what might be hidden in nasal strips from conventional brands.

What Are PFAS and Why Should You Be Concerned?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of about 15,000 chemicals designed to make products water, stain, and heat-resistant. They are called "forever chemicals" because they don’t naturally break down in the environment or the body. Over time, PFAS accumulate, potentially leading to long-term health problems like:

Cancer
Kidney disease
Thyroid disorders
Liver damage
Decreased immunity

PFAS in Everyday Adhesives – A Silent Threat

In the study, 65% of the bandages tested contained PFAS, with the chemicals detected not just in the adhesive, but also in the absorbent pad that touches wounds directly. PFAS can be absorbed through the skin, posing a direct risk to your health.

Now imagine wearing a nasal strip – potentially made with the same adhesives – night after night, for hours at a time. Over weeks, months, and years, that exposure adds up, silently compromising your health.

Why Clean Strips Are Different

At Clean Strips, we believe that better breathing should never come at the expense of your health. Our strips are made from sustainable bamboo and are completely free from PFAS and other toxic chemicals.

No PFAS, No Worries: Rest easy knowing you aren’t exposing yourself to harmful chemicals while you sleep.
Natural and Safe: Our strips are made with skin-safe, plant-based materials that support your health – not harm it.
Better for the Planet: PFAS don’t just stay in your body – they accumulate in the environment. Choosing PFAS-free products helps reduce long-term environmental contamination.

Why This Matters for Your Sleep

When you wear a nasal strip, you’re trusting it to help you breathe better, snore less, and wake up feeling refreshed. But if the very product meant to improve your sleep introduces dangerous chemicals into your body, the long-term cost may outweigh the short-term benefits.

Clean Strips gives you the peace of mind to sleep comfortably – without toxins, without fear.