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Did you know that most Americans have worse air quality inside their homes than outside? Wondering what toxic substances might lurk in your house, possibly leading to health problems for you and your family? The idea that home air quality could make you or your family sick is hard to stomach. Don't be floored -- we're here to help you do something about it. This week, discover the avoidable hazards and learn easy tips to clean up your home environment once and for all. You'll sleep soundly knowing your household is breathing better...
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Featured Product: Cork Flooring Planks
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 Feature: Easy Tips For Easy Breathing
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 We think of home as a sanctuary from the craziness of the outside world, so it's a little disturbing to realize our indoor air may be laden with toxins. The best defense? Do something! Here are 7 easy tips to a more pristine home-breathing experience:
1. Get house plants and check soil often for mold. See this week's video for more information on choosing the right plants for your home and lifestyle.
2. Open your windows for at least five minutes per day to let in outside air.
3. Use fans to circulate air through your home (we recommend going solar powered).
4. Clean or replace the air filter in your central system once a month. This can save you money too!
5. Wash before you wear! New clothes are loaded with chemicals, so launder them before you even bring them inside the house. Use a green detergent.
6. Dust and Vacuum often to reduce particular matter in the air, fight allergies, and keep microscopic pests at bay.
7. Buy a non-toxic shower curtain pronto! Vinyl shower curtains are the most notorious off-gassers we can think of. And they live in the smallest, most confined room in your home. It's super easy to make this inexpensive change.
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Featured Business: Simple Green
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 Cleaning the house can be tedious, so why add insult to injury (red eyes, headaches and nausea) with harmful products? One of the simplest ways to reduce indoor toxicity is to use natural, non-toxic disinfectants and cleaners. Simple Green is a good, all-purpose spray that proves to be just as tough as its ultra-chemically counterparts.
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"I've used this cleaner for a couple years, it goes a long way because it's concentrated, it's cheap AND it is biodegradable and non-toxic, pretty tough to beat. It works really well for cleaning food messes. . . click to read more
- Stephanie H.Agree? Disagree? E-mail us at community@sustainlane.com!
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Spotlight: 3 Nasty Toxins To Banish
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 You may not be able to completely rid your life of offensive toxins, but you can do a lot to reduce your exposure. Here are three harmful substances you can easily identify in your home and avoid with a little effort:
The 3 Nastiest Toxins to Banish From Your Home
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Staff Pick: Organic Mattress
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 You spend about eight hours a day on your mattress. Shouldn't it be all-natural? Plenty of expensive, name brand mattresses use all sorts of synthetic materials and toxic flame retardants, but Lifekind makes one that's getting rave reviews on SustainLane. And while you're at it, make sure your sheets and pillow make the grade as well.
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Chemical-Free Sleeping At Its Best
 ". . .I purchased a Lifekind natural latex bed (made from organic rubber tree plants). This bed forms to your body, and dust mites can't survive in the mattress! Lifekind is the best, I researched them all. . ." click to read more
- James E.
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Air Quality In The News
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If You Can Make Salad Dressing, You Can Do This
Easy recipes for greener,
do-it-yourself household cleaners
Parting With The Particulate
Some air ionizers do more harm than good, according to consumer reports. Find
out which ones are worth it. (Hint: SustainLane has some in mind)
Breaking Out Of The Mold
Moisture breeds
malicious molds that can wreak havoc on your health and your finances. Be
informed.
Do You Have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?
MCS is an
environmental disorder that affects millions. Learn to identify the symptoms and
use natural materials to prevent onset.
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Video: Go Green With Indoor House Plants
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 Breathe easy and reduce the levels of toxicity at home with plants that clean the air. Learn which plants work best to beautify and transform your home into a sanctuary of good health. Click to view
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