The International Agency For Research On Cancer (IARC) is responsible for collecting and publishing cancer statistics worldwide, and they have released a list of daily-use carcinogenic substances and activities that lead to an increased risk of cancer. The term carcinogenic describes a substance’s potential to cause cancer. To ensure you’re not using such products and avoid all types of household carcinogenic, here are 14 items and daily activities that may increase the risk of cancer: Arsenic in drinking water Arsenic is a highly toxic chemical that is used in the manufacturing process. Improper treatment of production waste can lead to arsenic dumping in rivers and lakes. This can seep into the groundwater, find its way into our homes, and increase the risk of liver, lung, kidney, and bladder cancer. If you live in an area where this is a concern, consider investing in a reverse osmosis (RO) filter to remove arsenic from drinking water. Chimney sweeping Chimney sweeping is the old practice of cleaning the dust and soot out of the chimneys. This process is now mechanized and does not require human intervention. However, inhalation or accidental ingestion of coal or wood fumes and residue raised the risk of a special form of cancer, now known as ‘chimney sweep cancer’.