The Downtown LA News has a piece this week about indoor air quality and surprising health dangers.
Many, many times when we're working with our Los Angeles organizing clients in their homes and offices, we identify chemicals sitting underneath sinks, tool sheds, garages and even food preparation areas. These items may have been carelessly left or a large amount was purchased and the remnants sit rotting away. These chemicals have the potential to contribute to poor air quality, and even poor health short term or long term.
Sometimes the act of getting organized means not only identifying what you want in your space, but also what you don't want. The news article written by Dr. Rick Morris identifies several hazards he found in his downtown Los Angeles loft and his tips for future responsibility. Here are 7 we picked up from the piece. If you have time, check out the entire article online.
- Ventilate your home by opening windows and doors
- Use natural products
- Use chemicals responsibility, do not mix chemicals
- Only buy small amounts of chemicals and store as little in your home
- Visit dry cleaners who use wet cleaning or a CO2 process
- Wash permanent press sheets and clothes three times before using
- Have carpets and drapes aired out for a few days before having them installed in your home
- Downtown Los Angeles News - It's What's Inside that Counts
picture courtesy US Davis Health System
What chemical dangers have you identified in your home or office?
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