When it comes to cleaning house, it’s tempting to enlist off-the-shelf products with ingredients like bleach and ammonia. New cleaning products are constantly being introduced with fresh new fragrances and vibrant colors. They get the job done, but not without also doing a number on your eyes, airways, and, with enough exposure, your nervous system. The modern home is overloaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier.

Chemical based products can cause long term health concerns for the family, environmental pollution and disposal. According to US statistics, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, bronchitis or sinusitis (US National Center for Health Statistics). It makes sense that more homeowners are reaching for treatment for these conditions. Treatment should include eliminating harmful chemicals in the home environment. After all, we spend a large majority of time at home. Our indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside. The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice health for a clean home.