Congratulations- you’re in your new home! You worked hard to get here and with most adults spending up to 90% of our time indoors, creating a home environment that works for you and your family’s health should be a top priority!

Reduce EMFs by unplugging your Wifi at night and by installing your modem in a room where you won’t be sleeping 

Let any new rugs or
furniture off-gas outside
or in a garage prior to
placing in bedrooms

Fight the urge to use any
synthetic air fresheners
or fragrance plugins

Open windows to let fresh air in and invest in a high quality air cleaner! 

Install a reverse
osmosis water
purification system
under the sink

Opt for safe but effective
cleaners that won’t any trigger
any allergies or respiratory
problems

Indoor air quality is at an all time low. On days without air quality alerts, fresh air from outside is beneficial. Air and vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are a must for optimizing home air.

Your hallway may have electrical outlets but don’t use those for plug-in air fresheners! Fragrance is a loophole in the personal care industry and up to 3,000 potentially harmful ingredients can be hidden within fragrance. When it comes to fragrance, just say no!

A quick glance at the Environmental Working Group’s Tap Water database and you’ll want to purify your water. Prioritize drinking water, followed by water you shower and bathe with.

We can’t completely eliminate electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) but when we do, we’ll often experience better sleep and decreased headaches, fatigue and even help to decrease potential cancer risk.

To help reduce allergy and asthma triggers, try wet mopping floors or use microfiber cloths with safe and effective cleaners. 

Additionally, breathe easy by allowing all new furniture to off-gas for 2-3 days outside or opt for solid wood furniture to eliminate that need. Give the same off-gassing time for rugs, curtains or other accessories.

These are some of the most basic and important actions to create a healthier home. If you’re ready to optimize your home environment further, hiring a safer living expert who performs low-tox home edit services is a wise investment that will save you time and help you create a legacy of health for your family for generations to come.