It’s been noted by so many scientific researches that indoor air is more polluted and detrimental to health than that outdoors. It is because most of the products we have and use at home are carriers of health and atmosphere offenders such as toxins and chemicals. Such products are indeed convenient and effective but its essence can’t be that much appreciated due to its bad effects.
Now take a look at some household goodies you have at home that is best to get rid of as much as possible if you want to have a healthier and safer lifestyle:
Lead paint – Using lead paint or being exposed to a peeling wall painted with it can cause loads of health problems such as to your blood cells, may trigger nervous system breakdown, kidney malfunctions and others. It is even considered as one of the many triggers of environmental threats.
Pesticides, insect repellents, air fresheners, hair sprays – Studies show that prolonged exposure to these kinds of products can damage the red blood cells, trigger respiratory failures, vomiting, diarrhea and many more.
New Carpets containing high VOCs – Installing new carpets may cause one’s health to deteriorate since high concentration of volatile organic compounds may be emitted.
Roll out new carpets to a place where you wont be exposed to it for several days. Air out your carpets before bringing them inside your home to minimize VOC emissions. Keep your newly-carpeted rooms ventilated. If your carpets caught stains, go for eco-friendly carpet cleaners since they are non-toxic.
Cleaning products such as carpet cleaners and rust or mold removers – Why would you still be contented using chemically-enhanced cleaning products, rust removers and the like when you can now make use of safer alternatives? Products formulated from organic ingredients such as green carpet cleaners or organic rust removers for safer means of home cleaning are now widely available.
