We are not talking about body detox at home but killing enzymes and bacteria in your home. It’s about keeping your home in good condition to support good health.
Many people have not ever considered about detoxing their environment. Your place may be the home to all breeding germs and all those disgusting things you can ever think about as well as an assortment of chemicals.
And speaking of chemicals, they actually get trapped inside our sealed up, insulated walls. It’s estimated that indoor air is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. There’s even a sickness coined “Toxic Home Syndrome” when your home literally makes you sick.
More and more serious diseases and conditions are being linked to environmental toxins, such as reproductive disorders and autoimmune diseases. The sad truth is that we can’t ignore our toxic environment. We have to be proactive in detoxing our homes.
Here are ways that you can detox your home.
- Use natural, green cleaning products.
- Have a “No shoes in the house” policy. Shoes bring in the contaminants from outside and it’s best to keep them on the bottom of your shoes rather than trek them all over the floors.
- Open your windows on a daily basis. Recycling the air is so important!
- Get rid of artificial air fresheners. Essential oils diffused into the air are a great alternative that smell wonderful
- Eliminate as many plastics as you can.
- Avoid non-stick pans keep using the stainless steel cooking pots, it’s the healthier option
- Use untreated fabrics as much as possible. Stain-resistant furnitures have volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde. The same is true for flame-retardant clothing, such as children pajamas. Look for tight-fitting pajamas that are not flame-retardant for your children.
- If you dry clean your clothes, let them air out outside for a few hours before bringing them into the house.
- Be on the look out for mold. Beware of areas in the home that may have too much moisture in the air and seek to control it. Use a dehumidifier for any area that you aren’t able to keep the relative humidity below 60%.
- Use potted plants to help purify the air.
- Seek out natural pest control methods rather than harsh, chemical-based pest control products.
- Turn your phone to airplane mode when you sleep, especially if it’s in the same room with you.
- Replace your pillows every five years.
- Use natural personal care products.