If you want to improve not only the quality of the air in
your home but do your part to help the environment then you need to change the
way in which you clean your home. The first step to doing this is to get rid of
all of the toxic cleaners that you currently have and replace them with
natural, organic cleaning products that are safe for you, your family, your
pets and the earth. This simple change will help the environment while also
removing neurotoxic chemicals from your home and helping you to increase
concentration and improve sleep.
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| 9 Earth Friendly Cleaning Tips |
Most people have a cabinet full of harmful cleaners and
other chemical products such as insecticides. Not only will removing these
products from your home make your home a safer place, it will also save you
money in the long run.
Disposing of
Hazardous Waste
Did you know that you cannot throw out household cleaning
products in your garbage because they are considered to be hazardous waste?
That’s right; therefore, you need to dispose of these products properly.
Contact the recycling center in your area to find out how to properly dispose
of these products.
Buy Only Eco-Friendly
Products
There are substitutes for most popular household products
that are biodegradable and safe for the environment. If you are looking for
natural products, there are some words you can look for on the label that will
signal that they are not eco-friendly such as; danger, warning or caution.
Learning to change your cleaning products to those that are
environmentally safe will save you money while preserving the earth. Homemade
cleaners are typically made from basic common household products that are used
in varying combinations depending on what you plan to use them for.
Mops, Rags &
Sponges
Many people frequently change their cleaners without making
changes to the items they use to clean. Paper towels, sponges and mops are all
made of non-renewable resources and should be avoided. You can use a ripped up
shirt instead to clean which is a great way to recycle old shirts and will save
you a lot of money over time.
Know Your Water Type
In order to clean properly using eco-friendly cleaners you
will need to determine whether you have hard or soft water. If you have hard
water this means that there are many minerals and elements in your water. Use a
detergent instead of soap in order to prevent soap scum from developing.
Disinfectant
Alternatives
Disinfectants such as Lysol and bleach can actually lose
their effectiveness because they are overly used just as antibiotics have
evolved over the years. Bleach is terrible for the environment as well as
humans and is linked to adding chemicals to the water which are linked to
cancer.
Water Conservation
Water that is clean and safe to drink is one of the most
precious resources that we have on Earth and should be treated as such. Unless
you are using the water, make sure that you turn it off when not in use. When
doing the dishes do not leave the water running the entire time, only use the
water to rinse. If you are brushing your teeth turn the water off while you
brush. Small changes can add up to make a bid impact.
Clean Indoor Air
Naturally
Once you have removed all of the toxic chemicals from your
indoor air by switching to eco-friendly cleaners you can further clean your
homes air by adding house plants. Not only can house plants help to reduce
household air toxins, they also add oxygen into the air as well.
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