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Five Ways to Create a Healthy HomeLesley Dietschy Have you ever thought of your home as being healthy or unhealthy While the concept of a healthy home may be new to some of us, it is steadily gaining popularity with homeowners. A healthy home can include a number of elements from building materials used to construct your home to using non-toxic cleaning products. Below is a list of five ways to assist you in creating a healthy home environment. 1. Clean Air and Circulation: Here are some little known facts from the EPA Environmental Protection Agency about the air inside many of today’s homes:
Listed below are a few ways to improve the quality of your indoor air:
2. Dust-proof Your Home:
3. Use Natural and Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: One way to assure that the fragrances in your home are clean and fresh is to avoid using harsh cleaning products, which can create fumes that may linger for days. Try using natural ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, club soda, and lemon juice. For example, to make a natural glass cleaner, combine:
4. Fill Your Home with Natural and Earth-Friendly Products. Below is a small list of eco-friendly products available on the market today:
5. Use Safe, Non-Toxic Interior Paints that have:
Try using any of the above suggestions to create a healthy home environment. Although the concept of a healthy home is relatively new to many, there are numerous resources available including books, articles, and websites, where you can find additional information.
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