Heal Your Home!
Posted by Paige
The next few Blogs I really want to focus on ways to go Green around the home. Some of the statistics are staggering on the chemicals and toxins that are in our everyday lives and the effects they have on us, our children and pets. With simple changes, we can rid our lives of unnecessary chemicals, and you’ll be surprised where some of them are!
"Bring In the Plants"
Did you know that house plants can actually help to eliminate the toxins we bring into the house? Plants such as spider plants and fig trees not only give off clean oxygen, but reduce formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can be found in your furniture cushions and the glues in your hardwood floors! Have English Ivy? English Ivy helps to clean the air from toxins petroleum-based products put in the air. Other good-for-you plants include bamboo palm, lilies (not a good option if pets are in the house), aloe vera, chrysanthemum and Chinese evergreen.
Be cognisant of allergy suffers, placing plants in the bedroom may not be the best option. Air purifiers such as the Healthmate Jr. are also effective ways to clean the air you breath indoors.
