Friday, December 21, 2012

5 Ways to Detox Your Home


5 Ways to Detox Your Home


11.      Did you know that a great deal of dirt that is in your home comes from the dirt on your shoes? Eight – five percent of dirt is tracked in by your shoes. The most common way to alleviate this problem is to remove your shoes before entering your home.

22.      When trying to eat healthy it helps to avoid foods that are sprayed with pesticides. The twelve foods that are sprayed heavily with pesticides are: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, nectarines (imported), grapes (imported), sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries (domestic), lettuce and kale/collards.
Keep in mind, you do not have to avoid these foods but when purchasing them, buy organic, this will help lessen the exposure of pesticides.
Now on the other side, there are fifteen foods that have the least amount of pesticides. They include: onions, corn, pineapples, avocado, asparagus, sweet peas, mangos, eggplant, cantaloupe (domestic), kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit and mushrooms.

33.    When cleaning your home the last thing you would want to do is bring in harsh chemicals that can do more harm than good.  The best way to avoid doing this is to purchase cleaners that biodegradable and nontoxic.

44.      When painting your home make sure to use paints that are nontoxic and do not contain volatile organic compounds (voc).  Paints that contain VOC’s can trigger breathing problems and prompt an allergic reaction.


55.      Air fresheners are popular in our homes and cars. It is not uncommon to see different types, oil, aerosol and solids. Beware, artificial scents are distributing chemicals in the air and may cause an allergic reaction.

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