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Itchy skin under the bed linens is the annoying situation I'm facing right now. After some research, I found cotton sheets are treated with formaldehyde, a colorless, poisonous gas. It can cause severe allergic reactions to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Oh boy! It is classified as a probable human carcinogen. A good alternative is to buy Organic cotton flannel sheets or untreated cotton percale sheets in order to avoid toxin exposure. Did you know for every toxic product in your home, there is a safer alternative? For instance: - Don't use ammonia when you clean windows ... use distilled white vinegar and water. - Another greening of our own behavior included refilling our own water bottles instead of using toxic, store-bought plastic bottles. - Most detergents aren't safe because they contain petroleum-based products. Soap-based cleaning products are made from natural oils and minerals. One of the best and most natural products to use while cleaning is simply natural soap with water ... liquid vegetable-oil soaps called castile soap. - Throw away all of those plug-in air fresheners at your home. Replace them with a couple of house plants which freshen the air by absorbing carbon dioxide we've exhaled and releasing oxygen. Plants such as the spider plant are great at removing air pollutants from your home. - Environmental Protection Agency studies have proved candles emit low levels of toxic substances such as toluene, acetone, benzene, styrene, and mercury. The EPA tested a random group of over 30 candles and found 20 toxic Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs). Instead, burn candles containing beeswax or soy-based alternatives. Better yet, buy LED flameless candles that are safer for your family and home. Three simple, inexpensive products are all you need to clean: -Baking Soda: a wonderful abrasive for cleaning. Baking soda is slightly alkaline, with a ph around 8.1 (7 is neutral), so it neutralizes acid-based odors in water and absorbs odors from the air. -White Vinegar: a powerful acidic all-purpose cleanser. Because it is acidic, it can dissolve mineral deposits from glass, coffee makers, and other smooth surfaces. -Hydrogen Peroxide: a natural disinfectant and whitener. Hydrogen peroxide has been used instead of chlorine as a safer and eco-friendly municipal water purifier.
When MOLD Attacks Your Home
Mold can be dangerous when not treated properly. Many people have reactions like depression and fatigue and, many times, they don't relate the symptoms to mold. Chlorine bleach is not really an effective solution because it does not penetrate surfaces and its effects do not last. It is suitable for smooth surfaces like countertops but they should be pre-washed first because organics will quickly neutralize the bleach. Although it bleaches out the color of mildew, it does not kill its roots inside porous surfaces but promotes further growth. When used to remove visible molds on basement or bathroom walls, molds will usually return within days. Turn on your A/C when relative humidity is above 50%. When humidity is above 60% (temperature: 77 - 86 degrees) molds and mildew will thrive in damp and poorly ventilated areas of the home. The A/C will help remove moisture from the air. Run the bathroom exhaust fan or open a window when you shower. You have four natural choices for formulas that work when managing mold and mildew in your home: Hydrogen Peroxide - the cheapest. Vinegar - About the same price as hydrogen peroxide. Tee Tree Oil - Expensive, but it is a broad spectrum fungicide and appears to kill all the mold families; has a very strong smell not everyone likes. Grapefruit Seed Extract - Expensive but has no smell. Home remedies you can prepare yourself: TEA TREE MIXTURE 2 teaspoons tea tree oil 2 cups water Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes 2 cups. Preparation Time: Under a minute Shelf Life: Indefinite Storage: Leave in the spray bottle Please be aware of pets in your home. Tea tree oil may be toxic to some cats. GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT MIXTURE 20 drops grapefruit seed extract 2 cups water Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes 2 cups. Preparation Time: A minute or so Shelf Life: Indefinite Storage: Leave in the spray bottle VINEGAR SPRAY: Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of molds. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let it dry without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours. Hydrogen Perioxide 3% spray works in the same manner as vinegar. Be sure to keep hydrogen peroxide in a dark colored bottle to preserve its effectiveness. Bright light such as Sunshine is a natural mold inhibitor! For more information regarding mold please visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's website at http://www.cdc.gov/MOLD/faqs.htm