Clean Sweep
Give everything from the sheets to the curtains a "safe wash" (a combination of baking soda and white vinegar) in an effort to remove some of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are released in gas form by many of the things we use in our homes, from paints and office equipment (such as printers and copiers) to craft materials (like glues and permanent markers) and cleaning products
Green Your Sheets
Typical linens are made with conventional cotton, which accounts for about 25 percent of the world's insecticide use, including some of the planet's most hazardous chemicals. What's more, linen manufacturers often use dyes derived from petroleum (a nonrenewable resource) in a highly polluting process that leaves chemicals gushing into waterways, ravaging aquatic habitats, and clinging to the sheets, towels, and pillowcases you bury your face in. The same environmental hazards that apply to conventional towels apply to conventional linens. Look for organic-cotton and sustainable-bamboo options.
Pick a Green Pillow
For a better night's sleep, choose a natural fill. Synthetics, such as polyester, draw on nonrenewable resources and can be more hospitable to allergy and asthma triggers. Among natural fills, go organic when possible, as chemicals used in conventional-fill production can contribute to headaches.
Tub Scrub
Here's a nontoxic but effective way to clean your tub: Add one teaspoon of liquid soap and several drops of an antibacterial essential oil (such as tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, or peppermint) to one cup of baking soda. Add just enough water to form a paste, and use it with a sponge or brush to scour bathtub surfaces.
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