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At a time when our health is of utmost importance, taking the necessary steps to make your home greener and healthier is an absolute must. Thankfully, it is possible to do so with just a few changes that you can implement. Some of them are easy, while others may challenge your habits. In any case, it is worth it to consider every single one of them: 

• Control the amount of dust – dust is one of the main reasons people’s allergies get aggravated. Other than that, the contents are anything but harmless, since it has chemicals, retardants, and even pesticides. One thing you can do is to replace your wall-to-wall carpeting with solutions like hardwood, cork, tile or non-vinyl linoleum. Frequent vacuuming is still necessary, as is ensuring the vacuum bag and canister is empty of dust when you start – you don’t want to be spreading dust all over the rooms. 
  
  
• Don’t employ pesticides – if you have a problem with ants, mice or roaches, you will be tempted to employ pesticides. However, bear in mind that exposure to such dangerous compounds puts children at risk. Often you won’t even see the damage that such products are doing. You should be careful with cleaning detergents as well. Where possible, substitute them with eco-friendly alternatives. There are plenty of green recipes that you can employ. You can also employ such methods in your indoor and lawn pests.
   
• Filter tap water – when it comes to drinking water, you may want to filter tap water, instead of relying on bottled water. Research on some of the most popular brands of bottled water reveals that the liquid contains contaminants, which can be toxic. It is not that tap water is pristine either, but you can at least get a pitcher-style water filter to better the situation. You can also search for a filter that attaches to the faucet or the plumbing system itself, which acts to remove any trace of contaminants from the water that flows your taps. 
  
  
• Clean regularly – this may be easier said than done, but it is something you need to address. Cleaning your home removes contaminants from the air and the surfaces that are around. It is best to establish a cleaning routine and stick to it. Employ harmless cleaning solutions – you’d be surprised just how dangerous some of the conventional brands are. Don’t shy away from getting a professional deep clean from time to time as well. The pros can clean on a whole different level when it comes to thorough sanitation. Getting the carpet, curtains and upholstery deep cleaned will get rid of contaminants and allergens. It will refresh the air inside your home too. 
  
  
• Leave allergens at the door – another great practice you can employ is to leave your shoes at the door. You’d be surprised what amount of allergens they accumulate throughout the day. For all of it to stay outside and not enter your home, you should always leave the shoes at the door. You should also add a good quality mat outside, to wipe your feet at. 
  
  
• Ventilate all rooms – ventilating your rooms is a good way to remove volatile compounds and allergens from the air. Don’t forget to open doors and windows when the weather allows it. Even just a few minutes of air circulation frees the air of harmful compounds. 
  
  

Adopting these tips for your home will surely make the environment in it healthier and cater to your whole family’s wellbeing. 

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