Five ways to detox your home

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 18^th, 2014.

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