1.)留下清洁溶剂和漂白剂。消毒剂的味道，我们已经习惯认为是“干净的”，其实不然。Alongwith being harmful to the environment in production and use, chemicals like chlorine bleach evaporate into the air in your home. Why not try the following non-toxic alternatives.
- Baking soda is an effective cleanser for sinks and tubs.
- 对于木地板和瓷砖地板来说，醋是一种值得推荐的清洁剂，而且装在喷雾瓶里的醋对玻璃和镜子也有很好的清洁效果。
- Dish soap and laundry detergent are easily found in biodegradable, phosphate-free and unscented varieties.
2)。处理剩余的油漆。扔掉那些搭配颜色的罐子可能很难，但如果你有一堆你很确定不会再用的罐子，那就扔掉它们。对于一个已经打开并使用过的油漆罐，要想密封几乎是不可能的。
Paints often contains toluene, a potent reproductive toxin; as well as volatile organic compounds, petrochemicals and solvents. Your municipality should be able to help you find the appropriate place to deposit unwanted paint and another household hazardous waste leftovers.点击这里学习一个DIY的所有天然涂料配方。
3.) Hand wash instead of dry cleaning clothes when possible. Chemicals used in dry cleaning have been linked to cancer, as well as kidney and nervous system damage. If there's an item you must dry clean, remove it from the plastic wrap and hang it outside to let it air out before wearing it or putting in your closet.
4.) Remember what freshness really smells like - nothing. "Soft Petals" or "Clean Linen" do not actually smell like fresh air. Fresh air often has no scent at all. If scented air is a must at your house, try essential oil diffusers or make your own air spray with a 10 - 20 drops of essential oil diffused in a tablespoon of alcohol mixed into a cup of water.Read here about the impacts of natural fragrances on home air quality.
5.) Open your windows. Did you know that the inside of a home generally has three to four times the dangerous pollutants and small particles of the outside world.Building materials, finishes, carpets, furniture and computers can all off-gas in our homes for years. Let fresh air circulate through your home as often as possible. If you live in a heavily trafficked area do so at low traffic times.
6.) Cultivate Houseplants. According to NASA not only dohouseplants clean the air (but not really)但某些室内植物，如竹棕榈和英国常春藤，实际上有助于消除微量的苯、甲醛和/或三氯乙烯。NASA recommends 15 to 18 good-sized houseplants in six- to eight-inch (203 mm) diameter containers in a 1,800-square-foot (170 m2) house - but while houseplants may help inusing Biophilic Design in a Home Office for better health, a good ventilation system is still preferable.
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Also look for a "green" dry cleaner for suits or must dry clean items. They use a wet clean process that does not use PERC which is the chemical in dry cleaning that causes cancer. Here is one in Vancouver, there are likely others in other major cities: http://www.villagecleaners.ca/index They can clean anything except leather / suede.
That's a great tip, thanks. If anyone knows of one in their region please drop us a line. We're based near Ottawa, and a google search of 'perc dry cleaning Ottawa' led me to the Green Living Ottawa page, with a good explanation of the process and where to find a healthier option.
Spider plants have also been shown to reduce indoor air pollution in the form of formaldehyde, and approximately 15 plants would neutralize formaldehyde production in a representative energy-efficient house.
That's a great tip, thanks Ron. We have plans to do a piece on how specific plants can improve air quality, Spider plants will definitely be on the list.