The next time you find yourself standing in front of your stove, think twice about using that nonstick pan. … [Read more...] about We should pay attention to the canary in the kitchen
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Chemicals in household cleaners may pollute indoor air
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we breathe inside our homes could be as much as five times as polluted as the air outside. One major reason: Common cleaning products contain chemicals that can be more dangerous than the germs themselves. Every time our children roll around … [Read more...] about Chemicals in household cleaners may pollute indoor air
For fresher air, find alternatives to vinyl walls
If you've ever been in a room that was recently wallpapered, chances are you were bombarded by a noxious odor. That smell comes from airborne chemicals or gases like formaldehyde, zylene and toluene, known as VOCs -- volatile organic compounds, which can cause health problems such as nausea, … [Read more...] about For fresher air, find alternatives to vinyl walls
