Back by popular demand, here we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “4 Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of!

2. Common Items That May Be Doing
More Harm Than Good
Home is where the heart is, so it’s important
to keep our homes clean and safe for our
loved ones.

3. But according to one report, indoor air in
homes can be 2 to 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air!
Common Items That May Be Doing
More Harm Than Good
Read the Report

4. We spend a lot of time indoors, so it’s
important to monitor the chemicals and
pollutants we bring inside.
Common Items That May Be Doing
More Harm Than Good

5. To keep your family safe from toxic
chemicals, avoid bringing these commonly
used products into your home.
Common Items That May Be Doing
More Harm Than Good

6. Air Fresheners
Many air fresheners use harmful chemicals
to simply mask smells instead of actually
removing them.

7. According to the NRDC (National Resources
Defense Council), some air fresheners
include:
Air Fresheners
• Allergens
• Hormone-disrupting phthalates
• Cancer-causing chemicals such as
benzene and formaldehyde

8. Don’t expose your family to these chemicals!
Try more natural alternatives like cleaning
with baking soda and using natural essential
oils to keep your home smelling more
fragrant.
Air Fresheners

9. Antibacterial Soap
One of the most common ingredients in
many antibacterial cleansers—triclosan—
may alter hormone regulation, creating other
health risks such as infertility and obesity.

10. The classic combination of regular soap and
water could be sufficient. According to one
report, the FDA (Federal Drug
Administration) found no evidence that
washing with antibacterial soap containing
triclosan is any more effective than using
regular soap.
Antibacterial Soap

11. Just because chlorine bleach can be found
in nearly every supermarket doesn’t mean
it’s the safest choice.
Chlorine Bleach

12. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention) exposure to
chlorine may cause:
Chlorine Bleach
• Blurred vision
• Burning sensations in the nose, throat
and eyes
• Coughing
• Breathing difficulties
• Nausea

13. Try these 7 bleach alternatives that will keep
your clothing their brightest and whitest!
Chlorine Bleach

14. If you think chemical oven cleaners are the
perfect solution for baked-on food residue,
you may want to reconsider.
Oven Cleaner

15. According to the National Institute of Health,
the corrosive chemicals in many oven
cleaners can lead to:
Oven Cleaner
• Breathing difficulties
• Skin irritation
• Vision loss
• Abdominal pain
• Severe organ damage

16. Try this natural cleaning method to avoid
and protect your family from toxic chemicals.
Oven Cleaner

17. Plastic Food Containers
Ever wonder why clear plastic containers
turn cloudy after you run them through the
dishwasher a few times?

18. Plastic Food Containers
Plastic breaks down over time, and this
breakdown can release dangerous chemicals
into your food. Many plastic containers are
made from chemicals including phthalates,
which act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals
(EDCs). Your best bet? Switch to glass
containers.

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