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Organic home products
Why are organic home products important? We may not be aware of the toxic substances that we expose ourselves to at home. Our health and our quality of life can be adversely affected by cleaning products, pesticides, house paint, and certain building products. Asbestos, composite decking, fiberglass, lead, PVC and other synthetics can still be found in many products. Young children are particularly susceptible to these chemicals. Knowing what chemicals to avoid can help us avoid the biggest contributors to toxicity in our homes. One of the biggest culprits is a class of compounds called VOCs, or volatile organic compounds (See our “Organic terms” page). Other household products like aerosol disinfectants are not only toxic to us, but they deplete the ozone layer. We may be familiar with the hazards involved with mixing chemicals; when ammonia is combined with chlorine bleach, a toxic gas is released which can seriously damage the respiratory system. How can we minimize these hazards? There are many alternative products on the market today – organic home products which are effective, biodegradable, and non-toxic. These products can be divided into a few major categories – organic cleaning products, organic pest control, organic furniture (mattresses and seating), and organic home improvement products (which will include things like bedsheets, paints, and decorative items). Our favorite websites are provided for each category. We will continue to update our listings as new products/services are discovered. Organic cleaning products
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