DETOX YOUR ENVIRONMENT
7/30/2019 (Permalink)
Your home or your environment might contain hundreds of toxins that are risk to health. But there are many ways to reduce the effect on you and your family’s health. Here are few tips to purify your home.
- REFRESH THE AIR
Indoor air is 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Do not use synthetic air freshener; open the window to refresh the air in your home. Always clean the Air condition with non-toxic products. Try to put indoor plants inside your house, it help clean the air.
- REMOVE SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE
Dirt in your house comes from shoes, including harmful substances such as pesticides and lead. Store your shoes in an entryway cabinet.
3.REMOVE DUST
Use a microfiber cloth in cleaning furniture and use a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Mop all floors.
- PREVENT MOLD GROWTH
Keep moisture levels to a minimum to stop the growth of mold and mildew. Check the areas where mold most commonly grows.
- PURIFY WATER FILTER
Filter tap water to eliminate toxins by using a carbon. Use a showerhead filter to remove potentially harmful chemicals.
- MONITOR CO LEVELS
Use a certified CO detector to check your home for carbon monoxide leaks in furnaces and other home appliances. It is important to remember that a person can be poisoned by both a small amount of carbon monoxide over a longer period and a large amount of carbon monoxide over a shorter amount of time.
- REDUCE PLASTIC USAGE
Plastics contain the toxic compound, a hormone disruptor. Choose products that are BPA-free especially when it comes to food containers. Do not use plastic containers in the microwave.
- CHOOSE PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS WISELY
Many toiletries, cosmetics and other personal care products are loaded with toxin. Choose alternatives made with natural ingredients.
Small changes in your home or environment can have a big impact on your long-term health.You know SERVPRO of Ventura as a leader in Fire and Water Cleanup and Restoration, but our professional residential cleaning services can help you in mold remediation, deodorization, and other services to purify your home environment. Our experts are ready to assist in the cleanup to provide deep cleaning services for your home.
Here at SERVPRO of Ventura we are proud to serve. We stand ready to mobilize our team to help out during any kind of crisis. Call us at (805) 656-3911 for assistance.