Eating
a healthy diet and living in a healthy environment is crucial for your health.
People have recently started understanding the dangers of toxic cleaning
products and dryer sheets and are avoiding putting them in their home, but
rarely anyone is aware of the dangers that lurk in our bedroom, where we spend
almost a third of our lives.
Make your bedroom cancer-free
Making your bedroom clean and cancer-free is tough and
expensive, so you might want to start with the smaller things first. Decide on
your own – some people start with the mattresses, while others begin with the
bedding. Whatever you pick, here are 12 cancer-causing things you need to
remove from your bedroom:
1.
Replace your pillows and pillow cases
with organic materials
Generally, people think that pillows and pillow cases are safer
than synthetics, but 25% of the world’s insecticides as well as 14% of its
pesticides end up on cotton and contaminate it. If you can, replace your
pillows and pillow cases with safer organic alternatives.
2.
Replace or remove all artificial
fabrics from your bedding, bedroom, and closet
Synthetics are made from thermoplastics, compounds which release
plastic molecules at high temperatures. Try to replace your wrinkle-free
clothes with organic materials as they release harmful compounds known as
formaldehydes that can damage your health.
3.
Replace or remove artificial clothes
in your closet
Most synthetics are gas, coal or liquid based. The gas is spread
through a nozzle (spinneret) which is cooled immediately after it emerges and
forms tiny threads that are woven to create fabric. To increase durability,
Teflon is added on top. Synthetic clothes are very dangerous over time, so try
replacing them with organic materials.
4.
Remove faux furniture
If you have faux leather furniture in your bedroom, you should
replace it with organic materials as fake leather contains PVC (polyvinyl
chloride), the most dangerous fabric. PVC is made more flexible with the use of
phthalates that can disrupt your endocrine system, and pillows and cushions are
sprayed with toxic chemicals that can result in serious health problems.
5.
Remove particle boards and MDF
Furniture that contains MDF is very dangerous. The material is
made from softened and powdered shredded wood combined with resin and bonding
agents compacted into solid boards. MDF also contains formaldehyde that can
harm your respiratory system.
Particle boards are also full of formaldehyde which has been
linked to different types of cancer. How Stuff Works says that they reduce
their toxicity by 25% in 2 months and 50% in a year, and from there, they
release toxic materials for the next 10 years! Instead of MDF furniture or
particle boards, try finding solid wood, glass or metal tables and desks.
6.
Remove your rugs
Rugs look great in the bedroom, but they trap dust, dust mites
and allergens which can be the source of many problems. The rugs are usually
made from polyester and antimony which can be fatal. Rugs have also been found
to contain olefin and nylon.
7.
Use no-VOC paint
Whenever you’re painting your home, use nonvolatile organic
compounds paint. VOCs react to other elements in the air to produce ozone which
can cause many health problems.
8.
Shoe-free zone
Always have indoor and outdoor shoes in your home to avoid
letting contaminants inside. Buy a shoe tray and put it by your door to easily
change your shoes.
9.
Minimize the number of electrical
devices
Electrical devices can disrupt your sleeping patterns, so make
sure to avoid putting them in your bedroom.
10.
Replace or cover your mattress
Replacing your mattress can be expensive. Mattresses are usually
sprayed with flame retardants and chemicals that can harm your health. If you
can’t replace it, make sure to cover it with a foil barrier.
11.
Buy an air cleaner
Air cleaners are expensive, but you can get a portable one that
you can move from room to room. Make sure it has HEPA filtration and that it
doesn’t contain ozone.
12.
Remove chemically treated drapes and
shades
Drapes and shades can trap dust and pollen, so you should
replace them with organic materials. If they’re too costly, try finding someone
who can sew curtains for you. You can also buy wood blinds – if you’re
remodeling, buy the ones that can sit between the window glass, so you can
avoid cleaning them frequently.
Source : educationofsoul.com