19 April 2019
repost: @countryhomemagazine
Photo: @thermaland.oaks
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18 April 2019
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin.
A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning 🧹or hand washing 🧼(or both! ) can reduce your exposure to flame retardants by half. Removing dust and washing hands before eating are key in reducing the amount of chemicals you’re exposed to. A new reason for spring cleaning!
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17 April 2019
But even if it’s #oneofthosedays and no one has left the house, kids should definitely wash their hands before eating. Chemicals like flame retardants and lead can be found in household dust. Kids that crawl/play on the floor and eat with their hands can have more dust exposure than adults. To make hand washing more fun for little ones, try using one of our recommended hand soaps or wash while singing a silly song- as long as you sing for at least 20 seconds! Check out the link in bio for full article.
Repost: @puracy, 📷 : @kanndotson
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Just because cold and flu season 🦠🤒is winding down doesn’t mean you should stop washing your hands!
15 April 2019
There are a ton of chemicals we come into contact with throughout the day in places you’d least expect it (like laptops). One simple tip to reduce your exposure to chemicals: wash your hands more! We recommend washing your hands before eating or snacking, after your commute to work/home, and after you go to the gym. Although shouldn’t you be doing this anyway? 🧐
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15 October 2018
While they might have stressed washing to avoid the spread of germs, that's only one of the many reasons you should always wash your hands (and get your kids used to religiously wash their hands too). Washing your hands properly - meaning two rounds worth of the Happy Birthday song - with soap and water not only kills any germs that you may have touched, but also helps remove other nasties like bits of dirt, flecks of flame retardants, and specks of dust. Check out our website for a roundup of great non-toxic hand soaps.
So, no matter how annoying it may seem, keep washing those hands and wrangling the kiddos to do the same. .
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#becausehealth #globalhandwashingday#globalhandwashingday2018 #handwashing#washyourhands #soapandwater #dirt#germs #elmo @sesameraya #sesamestreet@unicef #nontoxic #flameretardant#flameretardantfree #myparentswereright#happybirthday #happybirthdaysong
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Wash those hands!
15 August 2018
No matter what you've been doing (scrolling on your phone, writing a work email, taking the train, playing with your kid) it's probably just good advice. Not only does it remove germs, but it washes any toxic chemicals like flame retardants and heavy metal dust down the drain. And, to make sure that you aren't just replacing those toxic chemicals with others like phthalates and triclosan, pick up one of these reviewed, safe, and healthy hand soaps.
06 July 2018
We know, hearing you should clean more often kind of sucks, but the benefits of fewer chemicals that cause problems like infertility and cancer in your body (and your kid's body) might be worth it. Try wiping down surfaces with a wet microfiber cloth, it's easier than actually dusting everything and makes a huge difference. Also, microfiber cloths are like magic dust magnets - gross but also cool. For more easy, #nontoxic cleaning tips, check out our site.
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You should really be washing baby's hand every time before meals, even if they look clean.
09 May 2018
Why? It's not just a good habit, but will help protect them from chemicals they may find during play time. Link in bio for more info
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