We all need to detox our space from time to time to remove any impurities, toxins, and other harmful substances that put our health at risk. And because we are talking about detoxifying our home, most of us feel confused as to what products to use. Should we go for organic products for cleaning? Are there any plastics that that are safer compared to others? It is understandable that going green at home is tough for some but this is not always so. As a matter of fact, here are a few tips that can help you make your home clean.

Salt crystal lamps

When it comes to purifying the air at home, you might want to look at salt crystal lamps because when the salt is heated by the bulb, it releases small particles of salt that can actually adhere themselves to any toxins so that they won’t float around to be inhaled. This detoxifying tool also makes use of light therapy so you will feel more relaxed and energized when it is turned on.

Open windows

You may think that keeping your windows and doors locked most of the time will keep pollutants and toxins from entering your home. Unfortunately, the amount of pollution indoors is higher compared to outdoors. Try aerating your home by opening the windows so that natural air can circulate in your home.  This will actually remove any smell building up in your space.

Add house plants

If you want to detox your home naturally, you should consider bringing house plants to your space. This is because the plants can actually remove up to 80% of toxins that are floating around our home. One reason behind this is that plants actually have their own filtration system that can absorb dangerous particles in the air before neutralizing them.

Hang your clothes

Most of us tend to use dry cleaners for our clothes and although they are carefully wrapped to prevent dirt from settling around them, the toxins and chemicals that were included in the cleaning agents can still adhere to the clothing. The best thing to do is to hang your clothes in your garage or laundry area at least for a day to air your clothes. This will help minimize the amount of toxins that are present so they are safer to use.

Water fountain

You might be surprised to find that installing water fountain in your home can also help detoxify your space. This is because there are negative ions at work here that can eliminate any germs that are floating around your home. The negative ions bond with the toxins and other dangerous substances in the air so that they will be rendered useless and won’t be absorbed into the body through inhalation. This is one of the best methods that you can use to clean up the air in your home.

Remove vinyl shower curtain

Although vinyl shower curtains can keep the water from escaping in your shower area, it still releases harmful toxins that you can inhale. Experts recommend that you switch to safer alternatives such as cotton or EVA or even PVA Plastic for your bathroom. Vinyl shower curtains expel toxins and other chemical substances in room temperature which can cause dizziness and headaches in some people.

Bamboo

Bamboo, when baked at high temperatures, can be transformed into charcoals that are efficient in absorbing smells, toxins, chemicals, and what not in the air. This is a common home detoxifying agent in many Asian households which is a good option for those who want to expel odors from their home.