You think of your home as a sanctuary – a safe space. But what if I told you it was the source of many of your health problems? You’d be surprised; shocked even. Yet, that is the unvarnished truth of the matter. Our homes really do have a dramatic effect on our health and the health of our children.
Here are some of the ways in which your home is toxic, and what you can do about it.
You’ve Got A Serious Mold Problem: Get A Certified Mold Contractor
The Environmental Protection Agency has done its homework. It says that 30 to 50 percent of structures in the US have some sort of mold problem. Many buildings have at least one area of damp, and that allows mold to infiltrate and grow at an alarming rate. In moist, warm climates, the risk of mold is even higher.
Mold causes a whole host of health problems. It can cause dermatitis, and other skin rashes. It can make your asthma and that of your kids even worse. It can induce hypersensitivity pneumonitis. And it can wreak havoc on your immune system.
Needless to say, if you think you’ve got a mold problem, call in the contractors. They’ll be able to remove mold and stop it from appearing again at some point in the future.
Your Home Is Full Of Dust: Time For Some Serious Suction
What exactly is dust? Turns out that it’s a mixture of “organic and inorganic particles that collect in our homes.” It’s dead cells from your body, decomposing cat hair, plastic particles, rodent poop and all sorts of other nasty things. Suffice to say, you want as little of the stuff in your home as possible. But what to do about it?
Your first port of call is the humble vacuum cleaner. You want a vacuum, like Miele vacuum cleaners, that has plenty of suction and a powerful motor. This will ensure that you are drawing all of the dust out of your carpet.
Next, dust the rest of your home. Dust builds up in places like window sills and skirting boards. Keep an eye on these areas and dust whenever you notice a buildup. Finally, keep dust out of their air by investing in an air-purification system.
Phthalates Have Infiltrated Your Home: Time To Rethink Beauty Products
Have you heard of phthalates? Probably not. But these chemicals are in practically every beauty product that you have ever used. They’re found in nail polish, skin products, hairspray, and fragrances. Unfortunately, phthalates are bad news for your health. They contain chemicals that disrupt your hormones. And scientific organizations, like the NIH, say that they are cancer-causing. The NIH found that phthalates were present in the dust of every single home that they tested.
Avoiding phthalates entirely is difficult, unless you plan on giving up beauty products completely. But you can reduce the amount that gets into your body. Putting food in glass containers is a good place to start. It’s also a good idea to choose natural beauty products wherever possible.
Avoid unnecessary products, like nail polish or perfume, unless they explicitly indicate no phthalates.
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