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

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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 …

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Could Indoor Air Pollution be Making You Sick?

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Last edited 2021/07/05 More time indoors, with more pollutants Indoor air pollution is grabbing more attention. Especially with environmental allergies and asthma on the rise. Plus we're spending spend more time indoors due to coronavirus, wildfire smoke, and heat waves. Following is a quick …

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Big House Cleaning Detox — On the Job

A jumble of white plastic bottles under the sink, mostly laundry products. And a roll of paper towels, though we're now trying washable bamboo wipes as a less-wastefful alternative.

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. …

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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 …

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Finding Vacuums for my Healthy Home Services

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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 …

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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 …

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Book Review: Toxic Free by Debra Lynn Dadd

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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 …

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Foam Order: Flame Retardant Free in San Francisco and Marin

Replacing the old foam with flame retardant free foam at Foam Order in San Francisco. Foam Order is one of five furniture retailers participating in the Safer Sofa Foam Exchange.

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 …

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Flame retardant free: Safer Sofa Foam Exchange

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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 …

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Clean Solutions for Healthy Homes

Winter squash, pears, pomegranite and a fig, in ceramic bowl. On tablecloth-covered table with a small bowl of sea salt.

Blog on Hiatus— First Book in Deep Progress 2022-01-26: Update: I'm itching to blog more as I discover ways to save cleaning time, money and hassle! But for now, the following healthy home projects take priority. Practical tips for clean, healthy homes A healthy home is clean and safe. Where you can …

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