Comments on: A Healthier Home: Reducing Toxins

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:59:42 +0000

Becca, my favorite essential oils are lavender and lemongrass. Thanks for commenting.

By: 'Becca

'Becca — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:21:10 +0000

We stopped using air-fresheners of all types years ago, after learning that many of the chemicals in them are linked to cancer and asthma. Instead, we use essential oils (from the health food store) in various ways:
Put a few drops on a rag or tissue and shake vigorously to scent the air.
Rub it on the grate of the heat vent or fan.
Put a few drops into the toilet when cleaning (with baking soda), swish with the brush, and let stand until the next time someone needs to flush.
Rub it on the undersides of dresser drawers to deodorize musty clothes in the drawer below.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:05:30 +0000

Jenny, good for you. Thanks for visiting.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:27:27 +0000

Very nifty. I’ve started to get more green and it’s working great. Hope I can do more.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:40:33 +0000

staci, yes, the environmentally friendly option is often the wallet friendly option as well. Thanks for commenting.

By: staci @ teaching money to kids

staci @ teaching money to kids — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:23:18 +0000

we have been trying to do many of these changes to.
It has been nice to find out that many of our more healthy for the body and the environment are often the more frugal option. Like the baking soda and vinegar.