A Detox Regime for Your Home: Clean It Up In 5 Steps

Regular spa sessions, a strict diet, rigorous exercise, deep breathing – you do all this and more for inner and outer beauty. But do you take as much care of your abode as for your body? While taking care of things like eating habits and exercise can help you achieve a fitter body, a healthy mind and soul will only be achievable when you start paying attention to the ambience of your home. By protecting your den, you are protecting your body from innumerable hidden killers in your home.

Statistically speaking, an average household is infested with 500-1000 chemicals that are not visible to the naked eye. Bioaerosols like pollens, bacteria, fungi etc. that reside in the atmosphere, are harmful for your physical health. You definitely do not want to sweat out all the toxins in a grueling gym session and then inhale them back in when you return home. Listed are some ways in which you can keep your home toxin free:

• Chuck the Plastic Out: Plastic is hazardous because most of the variety leaches carcinogens and other harmful chemicals. Cooking oil bottles, for example, should never be used. PVC and Polystyrene are the most toxic of things that found in eight out of ten homes on an average. You can avoid using them by opting for alternatives like glass or cardboard packaging.

• Grow Some Plants: You do not need to spray a room-freshener inside your home for making the air around seem pseudo-refreshing. To keep your abode pampered with fresh oxygen, you must think about planting some flora inside. Pick the window side for creating a mini garden. You will definitely feel the difference when you start with this.

• Paint Eco-Friendly: Regular paint contains toxic chemicals that are harmful for human health. Painting your home with environmental friendly paint is the new norm because not only is it made out of natural components, but is also health-friendly.

• Organic Bedding: Eco-friendly bedding or organic silk bedding is another lifestyle change that you should introduce in your home’s health regime. There are various advantages of bamboo bed sets, for example, which add to the overall betterment of a home and its inhabitant. Bamboo beds are renowned for having anti-deodorizing properties. Many organic comforters are also known for their ability to regulate body temperature. These human and nature friendly properties of organic/eco-friendly bedding are pushing their demand in the market nowadays.

• Miscellaneous: Apart from the four above listed points, there are some sundry things that must be taken care of, in case you want your home to remain beautiful as well as clean. Ever thought about installing a carbon dioxide detector in your home? You need to get this device home because it acts like a health monitor of your home. Another small thing that you should refrain from is microwaving food too often.

Now, on your check list you must have three things: to buy organic bedding, to install a carbon dioxide monitor and to reduce the usage of plastic. You can proceed, thereafter, with the rest of the things that can help you detox your abode.

Meggie Haneckow is a Niche Blogger and general expert when it comes to health. Her knowledge about organic bedding helps in creating a sound information base for her work on bedding.