Improving Indoor Air Quality Through the Winter

This has been a winter that many will not forget for quite some time, with record setting snowfalls, and temperatures.  I am sure that the coming of spring will be ushered in with a collective sigh of relief!

In the meantime, protecting your family from the buildup of indoor air pollutants should be a concern for you.  Not only do you want to keep germs at bay, but you should be considering how to eliminate/minimize indoor air pollutants from chemical cleaners and air fresheners.

Many standard household cleaners contain chemicals that actually aggravate our respiratory systems and potentially put our children's nervous systems at risk. 

Week after week of exposure to these cleaners in closed up homes only increases the levels of toxins that are building up in our homes.  In many places it is simply too cold to open the windows to release the buildup.    

Many air fresheners also are not good for you to breathe in, even though that is part of their goal—to give a pleasing aroma.  They are often made with one or more of the following toxins:  formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, and or p-dichlorboenzene.  These ingredients are being found to cause irritation to the lungs, nervous systems, and may cause cancer or fatal pulmonary edema. 

Many air fresheners contain toxic chemicals that hide behind the term "fragrances."  If you are going to use air fresheners, make sure they are made with 100% all natural ingredients. 

 

The Environmental Working Group, "EWG," lists in their "Hall of Shame" report various cleaners and air fresheners that really are not safe to use.  The EWG is one group among several that are voicing the concern for consumers to become more aware of the products they use because of the undisclosed health complications that are being discovered with conventional cleaners and air fresheners.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family is to avoid using cleaners and air fresheners that are not 100% all natural. PERIOD.

Do we want to sell you our 100% all natural, plant-based products—absolutely!  WHY? –because we care about you and your loved ones!! We also care about the environment that is why our all natural green cleaners are made from sustainable sources! 

Harmony All Natural Cleaners and Harmony Air Fresheners are both conveniently located at the Brightly Green Home Store!  Order $40.00 or more and shipping is on us!