Healthy Living Spaces

Open Windows: Let fresh air circulate into your home daily to carry away indoor pollutants.

Houseplants: Use plants as natural air purifiers to remove toxins from the air.

Filter Air: Invest in an air purifier with a HEPA filter to significantly improve air quality. Dust contains 

Essential Air diffuser: Though diffusers do not clean the air they can help purify air with diluted drops of all natural essential oils. Different oils have antibacterial properties and are a great alternative to harmful fragrance or sanitizing sprays or gels.

Natural Cleaners: Use safe, non-toxic cleaners like white vinegar, baking soda and Castile Soap.

HEPA Vacuum: Regularly vacuum carpets and upholstery with a HEPA-filter vacuum to remove dust and trapped toxins.

Declutter & Shoes at the door: Regularly clear out clutter to reduce dust and create a more organized, healthier space. Leaving the shoes at the door help prevent tracking outdoor contaminants indoors.

Ditch Fake Fragrances: Avoid perfume, artificial air fresheners and scented candles, which release harmful chemicals. Swap for natural essential oils.

Natural Personal Care: Switch to truly all natural products to reduce exposure to chemicals.

Other Products: Be aware of off-gassing art and hobby supplies, and products often stored in the garage or basement which include fuels and automotive products, paints, solvents, aerosol sprays, cleansers, and pesticides, which release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals. Remember to swap out for safer alternatives and use or store in a well ventilated area.

Safe Cookware: Swap non-stick pans for cast iron, stainless steel or glass. Ditch the air-fryers that release harmful chemicals while cooking.

Glass Storage: Use glass storage for food and avoid plastic, especially when reheating.

Filter Water: Use water filters that reduce contaminants like lead, chlorine and microplastics from your tap water. Not only to drink but also in your shower.

Furniture: Harmful off-gassing from furniture comes from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by materials like pressed wood, foams, glues, and coatings, which can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, and long-term risks including asthma and cancer. Choose furniture made with natural materials or certified low-VOC components. Buy second-hand furniture, which has likely already undergone significant off-gassing.

Organic Bedding: Choose organic and untreated fabrics for your mattress and bed linens. 

Carpet: Carpet off-gassing releases VOCs like formaldehyde, which can cause headaches, nausea, sinus infections and long-term issues such as asthma, heart disease, and cancer. Choose low-VOC carpets or area rugs made from natural fibers.

Home Improvement : "Safe Remodel" focuses on reducing exposure to harmful substances like lead, asbestos, and VOCs especially in older homes. The strategy involves upfront testing, proper containment, smart product selection, and thorough cleanup. Opt for paints with zero to low VOCs.