How To Eliminate Toxic Chemicals From Your Home

You probably think of your home as a safe, warm space you can go to get away from the world at the end of the day. But when it comes down to it, your home probably isn’t as safe as you think. Even if your house is clean, it’s likely filled with any number of toxic chemicals you may actually be adding to by the products you use and habits you keep. And unfortunately, some of the biggest offenders are actually from some of the most commonly used household products, such as laundry detergent, surface cleaner, toilet deodorizer, candles and air fresheners, and hygiene products. If you’re ready to detox your home and eliminate as many of the toxins from your home as you can, follow these steps to create a cleaner, safer environment for you and your family.

Mix Your Own Cleaning Supplies

Commercial cleaning products are full of toxins that pollute the home every time they are used and can cause everything from skin irritation to hormonal imbalance and infertility. They are especially threatening because you not only absorb them through your skin, but you also breathe them in. Reduce the toxins in your body and house by mixing your own cleaning supplies.

The ingredients in most cleaning products you’ll want to avoid include artificial colors, artificial fragrances, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan, and chlorine. Baking soda and white vinegar are two of the simplest home cleaners you can use for a variety of purposes around your home. Adding drops of essential oils can add an extra element of cleaning power, and they smell good without the hazard of other cleaners.

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Open Your Windows Often

Indoor air quality can also influence your health as well as your family’s. To help control the air quality in your home and reduce toxins in the air, create more ventilation and open your windows often. This practice is especially important if you are cooking or cleaning. In fact, one study found cooking even just one meal on a gas stove can actually produce levels of nitrogen dioxide in your home the EPA considers unsafe.

If you’re concerned about the return pollution from open windows, you can control air quality in a few other ways. Install a trickle vent to purify the air inside your home. An exhaust fan in the kitchen is also an essential safety component in every home. Finally, always be sure to vent any air from the bathroom to reduce excess moisture and control mold and mildew growth to minimize toxins.

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