Some of the affordable ways to prevent pests and reduce toxins include:<\/p>\n
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- Wash dishes and clean up food residue<\/li>\n
- Keep food packages tightly closed<\/li>\n
- Seal cracks through which pests could enter your home<\/li>\n
- Pull weeds instead of spraying herbicide on your lawn<\/li>\n
- Try natural bug deterrents like cayenne pepper, dishwashing liquid and water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n9) Invest in a Tap Water Filter Instead of Buying Bottled Water<\/h2>\n
Some people buy bottled water to reduce toxins in their home. On the other hand, buying bottled water can actually increase<\/em> toxins in your home.<\/p>\n
In the United States, the EPA strictly regulates the quality of local drinking water. Bottled water must also meet certain standards, although those standards are less strict<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Invest in a filter for your tap water \u2013 like an under-sink filter. Filtered tap water can help you enjoy cleaner, safer drinking water without the additional carbon footprint.<\/p>\n
8) Stop Wearing Shoes Indoors<\/h2>\n
If you want to limit toxins in your home, stop wearing shoes – or at least the same ones you wear outside.<\/p>\n
Wearing shoes indoors can track germs, bacteria, chemicals, and other contaminants throughout your home. You\u2019re spreading whatever you stepped in \u2013 and whatever your guests have stepped in \u2013 all over your home.<\/p>\n
7) Change Furnace and Air Filters Every 3 Months<\/h3>\n
Furnace and air filters should be changed every three months, according to experts. In fact, some recommend replacing them every month for maximum efficiency and indoor air quality.<\/p>\n
The longer you wait before replacing a furnace or air filter, the less efficient it will be \u2013 and the dirtier your indoor air becomes. Mark your calendar and replace your air filters regularly.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n6) Buy Affordably Priced ECOS Household Cleaning Products<\/h3>\n
Many household cleaning products are loaded with harmful chemicals. These chemicals could linger in the air after you\u2019ve finished cleaning.<\/p>\n
Safer cleaning products, on the other hand, use plant-derived ingredients and less harsh chemicals for a similar clean with safer formulas.<\/p>\n
ECOS was founded on the principle of affordability because we believe everyone has the right to a healthy home. Today, we continue to recognize that value by extracting costs from our operations with concentrated formulas that give you more cleaning power for less money per load or per ounce, and reducing packaging to reduce waste and transportation costs. No matter your budget, you should be able to enjoy a cleaner and safer home.<\/p>\n
5) Dust Your House Regularly<\/h4>\n
Despite cleaning often, dust inevitably builds up. Dust is made up of cells, fibers, pollen, bacteria, and a variety of dirt and toxins carried in from outside. Dusting regularly will reduce toxins in your home:<\/p>\n
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- Vacuum weekly<\/li>\n
- Clean the vacuum bag and filter with each use to prevent dust from spraying back into the air<\/li>\n
- Replace carpet with wood, tile, or non-vinyl linoleum, if possible<\/li>\n
- Dust surfaces regularly, and pay attention to areas in your home where dust tends to collect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4) Test Your Home for Lead Paint<\/h4>\n
If your home was built before 1978 (the year lead paint was banned), it could have lead paint.<\/p>\n
Your home may be overloaded with toxins through no fault of your own. In fact, many old homes contain lead paint and other toxic substances that could be silently harming health.<\/p>\n
Some local health departments offer discounted lab paint testing for $20 to $50. Alternatively, you can hire a local professional to test samples around your home. It\u2019s a small investment that could bring peace of mind or a warning to repaint your home before your health is affected.<\/p>\n
3) Check for Radon Gas Leaks, Even in Newer Homes<\/h4>\n
Older homes may have lead paint, but homes of all ages could have radon gas leaks. Homes could have radon gas due to the natural breakdown of the soil underneath the foundation of your home. Even if your home is well-built and sealed, you could have a radon gas problem silently harming your family\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
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