6/20/12
Buying home accessories from antique shops, thrift stores and flea markets is a simple and economical way to decorate your home and be green. But many people worry about bringing in dust mites, bedbugs and allergens that may be lurking inside old fabrics and hard-to-clean accessories. One way to "detoxify" them is to place them inside a plastic bag and freeze them overnight. Allergens will die, and your vintage find will be a clean one.