Indoor Air Quality

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 puts you on overwhelm, …

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 cleaning industry, I'm here to fill in some gaps. And share what's worked on the job. Sick of cleaning? I'm talking literally. Did you know— over …

Could Indoor Air Pollution be Making You Sick?

Last edited 2023-01-25 Any product on a store shelf is highly regulated. To use it safely, follow safety instructions, and use your common sense. Right? Not necessarily. Ingredients in many commonly-used products can cause or worsen asthma. Others are linked to hormone disruption, cancer and other …

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. …

Foam Order— Custom Flame Retardant-Free Foam and Mattresses. Organic Too

Updated 2022-12-04 Why go flame retardant- free In the big shift toward reducing indoor air pollution in homes, flame retardants in foam furnishings have been a big focus. Many consumers are ditching theirs, and switching to safer materials. Foam Order has been among the pioneering suppliers. …

Flame retardant free— Safer Sofa Foam Exchange

Last updated and edited: 2022-12-09 Got an older sofa or other upholstered furniture? If so, these pieces may be making your family and pets sick. That's because most older foam sofas in the U.S.— especially made before 2020, are leaking toxic flame retardant chemicals. But happily, there are safer options! …