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Environment
We don't claim to be experts but we have done countless hours of
research trying to figure out anything that will clean up our home
environment and reduce the toxic load on our family. We have also
tried to do this within a budget. There are many specialized
products on the market that are "allergy free" but many of them
come with a high price tag. Many of the changes we have made have
actually saved us money. The list below shows what we have done to
clean up our home.
Safe
Room:
We spend 1/3 of our life in our bedrooms. These should be the
cleanest rooms in our homes.
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Replace carpet with wood
floors.
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| Get rid of excess stuffed
animals and those that cannot be washed. Move books to closet or a
cabinet
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Avoid cloth drapes
(dust collector)
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Purchase dust-mite proof pillow encasing
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Purchase dust-mite proof mattress pad
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Reduce/eliminate plastics
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Reduce/eliminate particle
board
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Use a humidifier in the
winter and a dehumidifier in the summer
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Kitchen:
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Clean water.
Get a whole-house water filtration system, filter drinking
water, and/or use bottled spring water.
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Quit using plastic containers
in the microwave
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Replace teflon coated pans
(non-stick) with stainless steel
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Replace plastic cooking
utensils with wood and metal
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Replace plastic colanders
with metal
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Replace plastic measuring
cups with metal
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Minimize the use of sippy
cups
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Replace plastic tupperware
with glass containers. |
| Wash all fruits and
vegetables thoroughly and then soak in water for a few minutes to
remove pesticides.
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House
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Air filtration system.
We use
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Water filtration system
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De-humidifiers
to reduce mold
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Replace carpet with tile and
hardwood floors
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| Quit using pesticides.
Use electric bug deterrents instead |
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Cleaning products – make
your own cleaning products
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Take shoes off at the door to
minimize the toxins carried in on your shoes
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Use no or low voc paints,
stains and varnishes. We have had good luck with
Benjamin Moore Eco Spec.
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Garage
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Do not warm up the car in the
garage
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Keep clean to minimize dust
and mold
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Get rid of chemicals,
pesticides and old paint
cans. Take them to your
local toxic dump.
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Lawn
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Quit putting chemicals on
your lawn
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| Treat weeds by pulling them
or ignoring them. |
| Avoid watering in the
evening to reduce mold
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| Use natural fertilizers like
Bradfield, which can be found in most nurseries |
Laundry
Room
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Keep clean to eliminate mold
and minimize dust
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Use All laundry
detergent. All claims to be recommended #1 by Allergists
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Quit using fabric softener.
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Wash cleaning rags separately
from clothes
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| Use hot water for sheets and
cleaning rags. |
Toys
| Minimize plastic |
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Clean new toys before
allowing kids to play with them. |
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Wash
all toys on a regular basis
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Don’t let kids put toys in
their mouths
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Personal
Hygiene
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Quit using perfume/cologne.
They are loaded with chemicals.
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Quit using hair spray.
Use gel or moose instead.
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Quit using scented soaps.
Use ivory for bath soap.
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Wash hands before all meals
and snacks
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