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Canister vs upright: A Vacuum for Your Healthy Home

Healthy home experts have their mantras. One is "Vacuum frequently with a HEPA vacuum". That's especially important if you have allergies or asthma. Or living with toxic dust like flame retardants (too many of us). But too often, they don't say how much extra work it all is (alot!). Or the advantages of canister …

Flame retardant free: Safer Sofa Foam Exchange

Post updated 1/19/2016 Your sofa may be making your family and pets sick. That's because most foam sofas in the U.S. — old and new— are leaking toxic flame  retardant chemicals. But happily, there are safer options! You can buy a flame retardant free sofa. Or, more affordably, swap the foam in your seat …

About this Blog— Clean Solutions for Healthy Homes

Last edited 2021-07-24 Practical tips for cleaner, healthier homes A healthy home is clean and safe. Finding effective, practical ways to get there— and stay there— is the focus of this blog. This is my first blog. Learning as I go! With your comments, we can learn together. Cleaning for …