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Top 3 Clean Air Priority Fixes in the Bath

Top 3 Clean Air Priority Fixes in the Bath

The bathroom is a room that often has very poor indoor air quality. In fact, it is usually one of the most polluted rooms in the home. One reason for this is because it frequently a small, closed room without adequate ventilation. But the biggest cause for the poor air quality is the types of products commonly used there.

Here are the top three highest priority fixes for cleaning the air in your bathroom:

1. If you receive municipal water, install water filters for both the shower head and the tub faucet to eliminate chlorine. If your water comes from a well, make sure your water is filtered with a whole-house filter, or at the tap.

2. Switch all personal care products to ones with natural scents, not synthetic fragrance. Look on labels for essential oils and avoid those with the word “fragrance.”

3. Substitute green cleaning products for any product you use in the bathroom (cleaning, pesticide, etc.) with a signal word on its label stronger than a “caution.” The “green” products available on the market in health food stores and health section of the supermarket can cover all your cleaning needs in the bathroom.

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By Annie B. Bond

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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8:03AM PDT on May 8, 2012

Thank you for sharing.

12:28AM PST on Feb 6, 2012

Thanks fore the article.

6:51AM PST on Feb 4, 2012

Thank you

7:29PM PST on Dec 2, 2011

Thanks.

1:08AM PST on Dec 2, 2011

Thanks for the article.

3:24AM PDT on Oct 21, 2011

Thanks for this information.

10:01PM PDT on Sep 15, 2011

Great tips. Will do.

5:32PM PDT on Jun 11, 2011

Thank you! I never use any products with artificial fragrances. Only certified organic with essential oils.

8:56AM PDT on May 14, 2011

Thanks. I plan to begin reading labels on cleaning products for "cautions"

6:00AM PDT on May 14, 2011

Thanks. It also helps to have a properly working exhaust.

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