On average your home can have 400 or more chemicals according to researchers. It may look clean but it can be filled with toxins and chemicals that is invisible to the naked eye. We all know that certain plants are a huge help when it comes to creating a healthy space by absorbing pollutants and purifying the air, but what other steps can we do to protect our safe haven and limit our exposure to harmful allergens ?
Below there are 5 easy to apply actions you can take that will help makes your living environment healthier and helps you to detoxify your home...
1. Open the windows.
Discussions and debates about the outside air pollution are constantly raging , but what about the inside of your home? Researchers estimate that the air inside a home is five times more polluted than the outside. Keeping your home ventilated by opening the windows for a minimum of 15 minutes a day is a free and simple way to circulate the air and reduce the amount of toxins inside.
2. Leave your shoes outside or in a specific area
Your shoes can track more than just dirt into the house. The shoes you wear outside can also bring harmful bacteria, toxins and chemicals indoors so you don't want to wear your outdoor shoes throughout your home. Begin by assigning a designative area just inside the entryway at the front of the house to keep them.
3. Consider your dry cleaning
Dry cleaning also brings extra chemicals into your life. With dry cleaning, your "clean" clothes are covered in chemicals, which get on you the next time you put them on. Over 95% of UK dry cleaners use perchloroethylene, and this chemical can affect allergy and asthma patients. It can also lead to headaches and dizziness in large amounts. Try to avoid dry cleaning or use natural or green dry cleaner services that don't use perchloroethylene.
4. Replace your cleaning supplies.
Do you have an entire cabinet filled with cleaning supplies and detergents? How many chemicals are in these supplies, and do you know how they affect your health? To detox, try green or natural cleaning supplies.
* You can also make your own cleaning supplies using white vinegar, baking soda, a squeeze of lemon and other natural ingredients. You can find multiple recipes online for natural DIY cleaners that only require a few everyday household ingredients.
* While you're checking your cleaning supplies, also evaluate how often you clean. Cleaning more often can also help reduce the toxins in the air.
5. Replace your personal care items
Personal care items are a large source of chemicals and toxins. They can fill the air, and you may also be wearing them on your body. Your skin is your largest organ! What are you putting on it that it take in each day? Even your favourite perfume can be filled with toxins that stay in the air of your house.
* Be vigilant and protect your health by checking the labels to note how many chemicals and toxins are in your makeup, personal care items, hair spray, lotion, shampoo, and other personal care items? We have recently switched some of our intimate care items to one that is made without using any bleach, inks or dyes as well as being naturally hypoallergenic and deodorising after Sasha Shantel had the privilege of testing their brand. wearebazoo , produces toilet paper and some other household items which are eco friendly, sustainable and made with 100% FSC-certified bamboo pulp and zero plastic packaging.
* To detox, research natural, organic, and green alternatives and opt for using these instead of your chemical-filled items.
Get started on taking these steps which will help to get you started on a cleaner, healthier home. Research this issue some more and you'll find lots of ideas that you can adopt to further detox your living environment.
By|thefeelgoodvibes.co @womenwhoslay