Going green is not just meant for Earth Day. You don’t need to join rallies. Inside your house, there are simpler ways to contribute to a greener and healthier environment. Here are simple ways towards a greener home.
Energy savers
Make your house greener by saving energy. The more energy you save, the less you contribute to greenhouse emission. Instead of using incandescent bulbs, why not switch to CFLs or compact fluorescent lights. They have longer life spans than the incandescent. Unplug appliances when not in use. Make schedules on when to use the washing machine, dryer, and flat iron. Do not use them on few pieces of clothes. It’s more advisable to use them on full load.
Lights are necessary but you don’t have to turn them on all day. Let natural light from the sun enter your doors and windows. Open your curtains, drapes, and blinds. The sunlight can also help lessen the running times of your coolers.
Air refreshers
The quality of indoor air should be cleaner than the air outside. When possible, smoking should be avoided when inside the premises of the house. If there are smoking family members, encourage them to stop the habit.
Utilize the air-sieving capabilities of plants. It will help if you have plants and some trees in your lawn or garden. Their leaves can sieve pollutants and prevent them from entering your house. They also play essential role in the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle.
Go natural
Sometimes it really pays to use natural things than artificial ones. This is particularly relevant when cleaning agents are talked of. There are many commercially-available cleaners but most of them contain chemicals that are harmful both to the health of your family and to the environment. Baking soda is a popular alternative to cleansers because it is nontoxic. It can serve as a multipurpose cleaner. If you can’t refrain from buying commercial cleaners, it is better if you’ll inspect the labels to see if they contain natural ingredients. There are detergents, soaps, and dishwashing pastes and liquids that are made from natural fruit extracts. Within your kitchen, you can make use of readily-available natural ingredients like citrus fruits and tea tree oil. Vinegar is a very good toilet-cleaning agent when mixed with borax.
You don’t have to spend much just to make your house greener and healthier. You don’t even need to possess fantastic powers to make your house an amazing headquarters of comfort, convenience, and relaxation. Sometimes, it’s all in your hands and minds!
