A Healthy Home

A healthy home environment is a must! Especially if you have small children living in your home.

Your home is meant to be a haven, not the cause of your problems.

Reality is, your home may not be as healthy as you think it is.

Some of the products and items you may have in your home could be toxic.

Have you ever thought about what's in your shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, linens, furniture, carpeting, laundry detergent, and cleaning products?

Most of these products may seem innocent enough but many of them may actually contain harmful ingredients.

Continual exposure to these household toxins can cause serious health problems. Click here to learn about common household toxins.

Fortunately, having a healthy home IS possible. There are many safer alternatives available.

Here are some suggestions to help you have a healthier home:

• Purchase natural cleaning products instead of toxic cleaning products. Your home will be just as clean, and the air will be so much fresher.


• Make your own cleaning products. You can clean most areas with baking soda or vinegar. Using homemade products can save you lots of money in the long run.



• Use natural health and beauty products (e.g., natural toothpaste, SLS-free shampoos and body washes, etc.


• Keep a few household plants in your home. They help to absorb toxins and freshen the air.


• Consider buying a good quality air filter to help keep the air in your home clean and fresh.


• Use a water filter to capture any pollutants in your water supply.


• Use home friendly paints that are made without Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).


• Use a dry cleaner that is Perc-Free ("Perc" stands for perchloroethylene).


• Use a vacuum cleaner that has a built in HEPA filter. That will help to remove dust mites and other small particles from your floor.


• Air out your house once in a while so you can let the fresh air in.


• Get organized. Keep what you need, and throw out or recycle what you don't need. Avoid those piles of "stuff" that tend to collect dust and dirt.