Take Care of Your Clean Air

Your home is a safe space for you and your family to grow and live, but are you sure that you are not compromising your air quality without realizing it? Take some steps to ensure that the air you are breathing in your home is safe and healthy!

Air fresheners: These products are often doing the exact opposite of freshening your air. Made with toxic chemicals, which do not really eliminate odor, but simply mask it, these dangerous products can cause damage to your health, as well as the health of your family.

Cleaning products: A general rule for cleaning products is if you can smell them, they are toxic! Products that contain bleach and other chemicals make it hard to breathe and can even cause your eyes to burn. Don't use them!

Carbon monoxide: Make sure that you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, and check it often to make sure it is working. Carbon monoxide can result from cigarette smoke, cars, heaters, dryers, stoves, or anything that does not run on electricity. 

Formaldehyde: Did you know formaldehyde is used to bond different products in new homes, trailers, and mobile homes? Insulation, plywood, and plastics can all expel this toxin into the air for years.

Cosmetics: Aerosol cans containing hairspray, deodorant, or other cosmetic products can release toxins into the air when you spray them. Try looking for alternative cosmetic products that are natural and biodegradable!

You! Yes, even human lungs and skin release toxins into the air, which is why checking the air quality in your home, and making sure you have proper air flow is essential. Periodically open windows and doors and change your furnace filters regularly to ensure that your air is clean.