6/14/12

Time to water the plants? As your morning shower heats up, let the water fill a watering can with the cold water. Wait for the water come to room temperature, and give your thirsty plants a soaking. (Plants prefer tepid water to bone-chilling H20.) What's that? You don't have a houseplant? Then go pick one up! Plants help purify the air in your home by filtering out toxins. Foolproof, hard-to-kill varieties include the spider plant and succulents.

6/13/12

The next time you see fruit flies or other insects flying around the inside of your home, resist the urge to grab insecticide, and use rubbing alcohol instead. Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and squirt the insects. It will kill them without putting harmful chemicals into the air.

6/12/12

Have you ever thought about how clean the inside of your car is? Many of us never really clean the inside, even though our car is like a second home. Some studies have shown that cars can harbor mold, mildew, bacteria and high levels of unhealthy volatile organic compounds -- mostly due to those artificial car fresheners dangling from the rearview mirror. To detox your car, mix a solution of half rubbing alcohol and half water, and wipe the surfaces down with a microfiber towel. This should sanitize the inside and keep you and your family healthy.