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What You Don't Know About Your Home That Can Harm You

Mon 18 Feb 2008 - 16:34

What You Don't Know About Your Home That Can Harm You
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eunice_Coughlin]Eunice Coughlin

Organic living is not just about your food. Pesticides and other dangerous chemicals are used on a lot of other things we live with daily that can affect our health.

For instance, the cotton you thought was so natural is one of the crops with the highest level of pesticides used. In fact, 25% of pesticides and fertilizers worldwide are used in cotton farming. Think of all the items in your home made from cotton, like bedding, linens and your baby's clothing. Organic cotton has none of these chemicals whatsoever. Clothing made from organic cotton is on the rise and is not only readily available, but affordable as well.

The paint that you put on your walls at home is also another item that is available in an organic version. Why do you need organic paint? If you've ever painted your home, the odor and the chemicals in the paint can be overwhelming, especially if there are children in the home or if someone is allergic to paint.

Organic paint is free from petrochemicals, fungicides, and preservatives. It is made from natural wood resins, plant oils, and earth pigments. Another important note is that by using organic paint, you can reduce the carbon and ensure that none of the chemicals are released.

Here's another great reason to use organic paint. It can be added to your compost pile. While it is a bit more expensive than traditional paint, think of the benefits it derives. You can check online for more information on organic paints so that the next time you decide to redecorate your home, you have another choice.

Other items in your home that you wouldn't even think about being dangerous have a lot of chemicals added to them during the manufacturing process. Furniture, floor coverings, and carpeting are just a few of the items in your home that are now available in organic materials.

A lot of critics of the environmental movement decry the use of organics because they think it's a "liberal" cause but if the chemicals in these products are proven to be harmful to humans, what's the harm in taking precautions and choosing organic instead of synthetic? I'm glad to see that more companies are taking the lead and giving the discerning consumer what they are asking for in safety and comfort.

Eunice Coughlin is the founder of [http://www.organic-home-online.com]http://www.organic-home-online.com, where you can learn how to transform your home into a healthy haven for your family using organic products.

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