Top 12 Tips For A Healthy Low-Tox Home

1. Clean drinking water. We recommend a reverse osmosis (RO) water filter. If you don’t get a filter, you are the filter.
2. Eliminate mould. First focus on solving the moisture or humidity problem. Mould needs moisture to grow. Then physically remove the mould.
3. Vacuum with a HEPA filter. Regularly vacuum with a motorised brushing floor head. Give extra attention to carpets, upholstery and soft furnishings.
4. Shoes off. Reduce the amount of nasties tracked through your home with an old school shoes off policy at your front door.
5. Tech-free bed zone. Keep electrical and charging devices well away from your bed and other favourite places where you sit and relax.
6. Breathe easy with a clean AC. Ensure your air conditioning and ventilation systems are regularly cleaned and serviced. Replace filters regularly.
7. No more plastic food storage. Use glass, stainless steel and lead-free ceramics for storing food and beverages.
8. Use the sun. Air out pillows, cushions, rugs, mattresses, pet bedding and soft toys in the sun.
9. Lower the chemical load. Get a Household Product Safety Analysis done on the products you use. Eliminate hazardous and unnecessary products where possible… these include cleaning and personal care products, air fresheners, perfumes, paints, solvents, polishes, pesticides and weed killers.
10. Reduce clutter. And increase airflow through your house.
11. Dust-free surfaces. Use a damp microfibre cloth to clean and dust. Rinse the cloth regularly. Use a dry clean cloth or tea towel to finish.
12. Better bedding hygiene. Wash bedding, pillowcases and curtains regularly. Use allergen-proof covers where possible. Throw out the old stuff.