
Alicia McCarthy
Alicia McCarthy is a senior safer chemistry scientist at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she focuses on the safe use of chemicals and the effectiveness of cleaning methods. Her insights emphasize the importance of proper cleaning techniques to ensure that disinfectants work effectively, particularly in household settings.
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Alicia McCarthy is a senior safer chemistry scientist at TURI, the Toxics Use Reduction Institute of the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Misusing disinfectants as cleaners may increase toxic exposuresCNN·
United States· 2026-08-11




