A "Greener" Home Within Your Grasp!

The term "Green Living" is not a new one, but one that we continuously try to better our knowledge in! We're learning new things about how making simple, but conscious changes in our daily routines can lead to a healthier and greener style of living!

Simple Switches:

We put our dusting to the test and swapped out the chemically packed cleaning products we currently had with natural, plant-based products. According to a HomeNav article about living recycle-friendly and green, trial and error is a natural process! We started by patiently swapping out products - until we found our favorite. Our current obsession is an all natural lavender scented surface cleaner. We noticed a change in breathing easier while cleaning, and even after!

Breathing Easy:

The quality of your indoor air impacts you more than you realize! Your mood, energy level and even chronic cough can be related to the quality of air you breathe. When dusting, be sure to use a vacuum or microfiber cloth so as to not spread the dust around and allow it to resettle and keep your air cleaner.

Green Living:

Adding potted plants is another way to have a healthier home! Did you know that NASA conducted a study of which plants provided better air quality in a home? (for the full list of plants, read here) We added an English Ivy to our office work area, and aesthetically are already pleased!

What are your tips to a greener home?

sources:
http://www.homenav.com/home-air-quality/
http://fengshui.about.com/od/fengshuicures/ss/Top-10-Feng-Shui-Air-Purifying-Plants.htm#step2
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/green-living/green-home/swap-household-cleaners

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