Making your own cleaning products eliminates irritants
A dirty, dusty home is no good for your health, but cleaning products pose their own slight risks. Some of the chemicals in certain cleaners can irritate the eyes and throat and cause headaches, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). There’s also a small threat of those cleaners getting into rivers and lakes, decreasing the water quality, according to the EPA. The ALA recommends using simple warm water and soap, baking soda or vinegar as homemade cleaners. Or try one of these recipes for DIY home cleaners.
Growing plants indoors will make you feel good
Growing plants indoors will make you feel goodPutting your green thumb into action inside won’t just look nice—those indoor plants will improve your mood. Research shows that plants reduce irritating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. Some scientists say a plant or two won’t make much difference to your home’s air quality, but even so, other studies have shown that having plants around can boost feelings of well-being. Don’t miss these cleaning secrets to make your home shine.