3 Smart Hacks to Detoxify Your Home this Fall
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies those who may become ill in their indoor surroundings as experiencing sick building syndrome (SBS). SBS is a term used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. That being said, how you protect your home environment is an essential factor in the health of you and your loved ones. Here are 3 smart hacks to detoxify your home this fall.
1.) Clean Green: Making the switch from standard household cleaning products to green ones is one of the best things you can do for your home. The toxic household cleaners can greatly decrease the air quality in your home and has been linked to everything from asthma to memory loss. Think buying green cleaning products is too expensive? You can make your own! The online community is inundated with tips and ideas for making your own safe, non-toxic cleaners to clean every item in your home.
2.) Invest in filters: You’d be surprised how many items can dispense potentially harmful chemicals into your air. For example, there are more than 700 different chemicals that have been identified in an average glass of tap water. And these same contaminants in tap water become gasses at room temperature when you shower. A water filter can help create safer drinking water and a shower filter can help keep tap water toxins from becoming airborne. Also, replace or clean your air filters regularly to better insure a higher quality of air.
3.) Breathe easy. Healthy ventilation is an important factor in improving the air quality in your home. Indoor air can be up to five times as polluted as outdoor air due to being locked in the space. Stagnant air can house pollutants from dust, dirt, pesticides, cleaners, and more. Whenever possible, keep you windows and doors open to allow fresh air to flow in. Also, add a little green to your scene. Plants are natural air detoxifiers and can help bring in fresh oxygen. Plus, it adds a nice pop of color to your décor.
Creek proudly builds each of its custom homes to provide comfort and energy savings to help contribute to a healthier living style. We assure peace of mind for our homeowners through added health, safety and increased environmental quality. Every new Crystal Creek Home includes tons of HEALTH SMART ™ features such as highly energy efficient home design. If you’d like more tips on detoxing your home or if you want to learn more about Crystal Creek Builder’s carefully crafted HEALTH SMART ™ home features and benefits please contact us today!
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