We’ve made some quite major eco modifications around here, as well as we wished to share our switcheroos for any individual available who’s thinking about producing a less toxic atmosphere at house (did you understand the air inside the typical home is four to ten times a lot more polluted that the air outside?!). So without additionally ado, our quite painless trade outs that make greener, healthier living a snap:
Switcheroo #1: We swapped out our old water bottles (we utilized to reuse plastic Propel bottles as well as other sport bottles to keep water chilly in the fridge) for stainless steel Klean Kanteens that make sure there’s absolutely no nasty leeching or off-gassing into our air as well as our drinking supply (John even keeps one at work so no matter where he is, he’s drinking pure h20 as well as nothing more). We likewise replaced all of our Tupperware as well as plastic mixing bowls with glass containers as well as bowls (and even changed out our old plastic cereal dispensers for some quite great large glass jars) to additionally get rid of any type of possibility of tainted food. The added benefit is that we no longer have to believe before sticking things in the microwave considering that everything’s glass as well as not plastic. like it.
Switcheroo #2: We tossed our frightening as well as most likely carcinogenic non-stick Teflon coated pots as well as pans as well as snatched up a Chefmate 8 piece Stainless Steel cookware set (on sale for $35) from Target. 100% stainless steel insures that nothing’s tainting our food (or our air as it heats up) as well as although there’s a bit a lot more clean-up involved, it always feels like a fair trade for a healthier house (we’ve checked out report after report that advises staying with glass, cast iron as well as 100% stainless steel as well as avoiding aluminum as well as of program Teflon in any way costs). Update: we upgraded to these seriously fantastic pots & pans a few months later as well as like them (no a lot more scrubbing).
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Switcheroo #3: We replaced the sheets on our bed with Target’s house organic Sheet set made with 100% organically grown cotton fiber as well as environment-friendly dyes (even the packaging is recycled as well as made with vegetable dye!).
Switcheroo #4: We replaced our old, lumpy memory foam mattress pad (which are understood to off-gas, as well as considering that you spend a third of your life in bed…) with an 100% cotton as well as down feather bed without any type of firesafe chemicals or waterproofing sprays from Bed bath & Beyond. Oh as well as we likewise changed out our vinyl shower curtain as well as liner (a significant off-gassing offender) for a floor to ceiling material curtain as well as liner combo for added atmosphere as well as a genuinely clean shower experience.
Switcheroo #5: We tossed our old cheapie vacuum cleaner (from our apartment or condo days) as well as chosen up a surprisingly budget-friendly dirt Devil vibe quick Vac with a HEPA filter (by far the most efficient method to keep the air cleaner as well as allergens at an all time low when it pertains to vacuuming).
Switcheroo #6: We changed all of our paint as well as discolor for no VOC options (now offered anywhere from Lowe’s & house Depot to Benjamin Moore).
Switcheroo #7: We made it a concern to purchase organic produce, meats, eggs, as well as even butter/dairy products as well as gotten rid of sugar complimentary gum as well as all sodas except for Boyland’s or Jones soda (which are made with pure sugar cane- no aspartame for us, thanks). Of program it’s costly (and grocery costs are already at an all time high) however our health and wellness is quite darn crucial too, as well as it’s about time we started taking care of the only bodies we get.
Switcheroo #8: We likewise changed out nearly every product in our bathroom. By trading chemically improved hand soap for Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap (we like the almond scent) as well as swapping our shampoo, conditioner as well as lotion for Avalon Organics products we absolutely greened up our clean-up.
Switcheroo #9: I likewise upgraded my cosmetics to purer as well as a lot more environment-friendly alternatives. All my old nail polish was traded for a few bottles of Honeybee gardens natural nail polish (so natural it’s vegan!) as well as my old Nars bronzer as well as blush were swapped out for Physicians formula organic wear (which are available in recycled packaging as well as are offered ideal at CVS). even my ChapStick & Vaseline were traded out for Dr. Bronner’s 100% organic lip balm (the petroleum in Chap Stick is now provided as a possible carcinogen because of the refinement process). cosmetics never felt so healthy…
Switcheroo #10: as well as of program we already swapped out our dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, as well as glass cleaner for Seventh Generation products that are just as great to mom earth as they are for infants as well as dogs to inhale. We likewise vowed never to shed anything other than soy candles as well as have totally gotten rid of air fresheners as well as material softeners- two extremely scented (and extremely chemical) contributors to indoor air pollution. The funny this is that we vow our clothes are just as soft so we question if material softener is a overall placebo product anyway. try going without for one tons as well as tell us if you can honestly tell the difference.
So there you have it. Some quite basic (yet absolutely rewarding) modifications that we made to minimize our toll on the world (while minimizing the toxins in our home). Of program there are still a few a lot more switcheroos that we can’t wait to implement: adding a water filtration system under our sink, planting an organic veggie garden, swapping our old mattress for a 100% latex organic one, replacing the air filters in our heating as well as air system (something you must do at least when a year for clean indoor air), adding bat homes as well as birdhouses to naturally manage the mosquitoes in our yard, etc. however we’re positive that we can do it thanks to the incredibly seamless shift we’ve made to our newer, greener existence.
What about you guys? Do you have any type of simple modifications that you’ve made to detox your home? We’re still discovering as we go, so we depend on you to keep us as much as speed on all things eco!
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