We try to watch what we eat. Why not do the same for our homes? The trend of going organic shouldn’t just be relevant to your body. If remained unchecked, your home could be a breeding ground for malicious toxins. These simple measures will ensure a greener, healthier home, as compiled from cosmopolitan.com.
Kick off those shoes
Leave shoes at the door to keep out harmful substances. You wouldn’t believe how much crud an average shoe can track in. From mould to pesticides to lead dust — yes you’ve walked on all that!
Crack the windows
Indoor air can be five times as polluted as fresh air outside, so, keep your house’s windows open more often. Netting the windows could help keep the bugs away.
Toss your pesticides
Direct contact with pesticides or other bug killers can cause skin and eye irritation plus long-term nerve damage. If you have ants, plug holes in the walls and keep counters clean.
Know your plastics
Some plastic containers can leach out a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) that can tamper with hormones. Refrain from popping plastic boxes of food into the microwave to avoid exposure.
Dust differently
Instead of chemical sprays or feather dusters (that kick up more dust), use dry, unscented micro-fibre cloths, which attract dust particles instead of scattering them.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 18th, 2014.
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I always looks for these kind of material to read and use. Very Nice Article. Thanks
Disappointing comments from presumably educated persons.The leaving shoes at the or outside the entrance is the key and is applicable in our environment but seldom practiced. Thanks for reminding in any case .
Yeah if I could open my house window like that here in Riyadh
Hmm nice tips . I take great pride in my clean sparkling house . I clean it myself you see. Vinegar and baking soda are my best friends . Gosh.. Have I become a boring old hag ?