A Healthy Home

Small and Big Steps — Cleaning Up Your Indoor Air

Allergens. Irritants. Airborne viruses. Hormone-disrupting chemicals. Any one these indoor air pollutants in your home is enough, thank you. Now add wildfire smoke, if you live in the growing number of regions impacted. If even thinking about these sources of indoor air pollution in your home puts you on …

Breathe Easier— and Clean Easier— with Health-Based Cleaning

Updated 2021-09-28 There's more to keeping a clean, healthy home than "eco-cleaners", microfiber and HEPA vacuums. Based on my years in the health-based cleaning industry, I'm here to fill in some gaps. And share what's worked on the job. Sick of cleaning? You're not alone. Did you know— over …

Could Indoor Air Pollution be Making You Sick?

Last edited 2022/11/17 How indoor air pollutants can make you sick Potential immediate effects Some people can become sensitized to biological or chemical pollutants after repeated or high level exposures. Symptoms can include "irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and …

Big House Cleaning Detox — On the Job

Last updated 2020-06-26. Last edited 2021-08-25 A new client, Ava, and her husband are preparing for a 3-story remodel. For the move-out she has me de-clutter her cleaning supplies. Then create health-based cleaning systems for when they move back in. A big house cleaning detox unfolds in the process. …

Healthy News— The First Nontoxic, Zero-VOC, Water-based Polyurethane

I'm excited to tell you about Vermeister Zero VOC. According to Green Building Supply, where you can buy it, Vermeister is the first water-based polyurethane finish made without VOCs, solvents, or other toxic ingredients. I'll have Joel Hirshberg from Green Building Supply tell you more about Vermeister Zero …

Finding Vacuums for my Healthy Home Services

Last edited 2021-07-20 I'm passionate about protecting my customers' health, and vacuuming efficiently. In my healthy home services, these go hand-in-hand. So when it comes to household vacuums, I look for models that are: Canisters, vs uprights or backpacks. Canisters are agile in tight, cluttered …

Thrive Market: Natural and Organic Groceries Door-to-Door— at Wholesale

Updated 11/14/16 Have you checked out Thrive Market? This wholesale online store has become our backup to local shopping. Here you can order high-quality natural and organic groceries and household products. And have them delivered door to door, almost anywhere in the U.S. To bring you the scoop, I …

Book Review: Toxic Free by Debra Lynn Dadd

Updated 2021-06-04 Toxic Free is a consumer guide to the hidden health hazards of everyday household products. But even more importantly, Toxic Free is a how-to book for detoxing our homes and bodies, one practical step at a time. Author Debra Lynn Dadd was the first to speak in the national media about toxics …

Foam Order: Flame Retardant Free in San Francisco and Marin

2021-06-29 note: Whoops! As I gradually update my blog, I just now discovered this one not displaying correctly. I'll return to update and fix this post asap! In California, San Rafael-based Foam Order is helping customers in Marin and San Francisco Counties go flame retardant free through the Safer Sofa …

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 …