Are you reading this at home?
Take a look around you – a good, long look – and notice the environment where you may be spending up to 90 percent of your time. Is it a healthy space? Do you know? Actually, that was a bit of a “trick question”. Fact is, most of us don’t know.
It’s likely that many of the items in your home could be hazardous to your health because of the toxic chemicals they contain. So, if you want to live in a healthier environment, consider making some changes.
An easy first step? Start with your bedroom.
Specifically, the mattress on your bed where you sleep for several hours every night. Depending on the materials it’s made from, it can degrade the air quality in your home by emitting fumes from toxic chemicals (“off gassing”), and/or turn into a breeding ground for bacteria and dust mites.
Now that we’ve got your attention…
…here are 5 tips for creating a healthier home:
Replace your mattress
Choose a safe, healthy organic or natural latex model.
Why Buy an Organic Mattress?
Change out bed and bath linens
Buy natural or organic textiles that are made without harmful chemicals
Why Organic Textiles?
Reupholster your couch
Select fabric made without toxic fire retardants, stain resistant chemicals, or heavy metals (used in tanning leather)
NY Times Article: Are You Safe on That Sofa?
Replace your couch
Use organic fabric and replace old foam which likely contain toxic fire retardant
Safe Sofa Guide
Invest in sustainable furnishings
As you replace your furniture, select pieces that are eco-friendly — made with wood from sustainable forests, fabric free of flame retardants and finished off with non-toxic dyes, stains and glues.
Sustainable Furniture Specs Guide
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