Building a healthy home is so important but it can be overwhelming and confusing at times. It is important to non to opt for non toxic options but it can be difficult to know where to start. These articles will serve as a guide on what to swap out and how to replace certain toxic items in the household.
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Natural Laundry Soda: why you should consider natural and what toxins are behind the big laundry brands…
March 1, 2016
Laundry is something we do every week of our lives. If you have a family, this can sometimes add up to a few times a day. With the frequency of our laundry cycles, is there a better alternative to the products we buy in the grocery stores? Studies have found that dryer vents give off more than 25 volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) while drying your clothes after washing. These come from laundry detergents, softeners, and dryer sheets. This is not good for the environment considering most dryer vents attach to the outside of your home. However, this is even worse for anyone who has a dryer vent that blows inside the home or is backed up accidentally. So that “nice” smell you take in when your dryer is making your clothes warm and toasty, is actually very bad for you!