When it comes to DIY or crafting, choosing the right nontoxic glue or adhesive is important. One ubiquitous glue -- rubber cement -- may be a childhood staple, but it should be avoided. Ingredients like acetone, heptane and trichloroethane found in rubber cement make it dangerous when it’s inhaled. The easy alternative is to use white craft glue or all-purpose glue sticks instead of rubber cement. You can even make your own totally nontoxic craft glue at home using pantry staples; just search online for the easy recipe.

With spring weather comes airborne allergens like pollen. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might want to consider lighting a beeswax candle. Unlike paraffin and soy candles, beeswax releases negative ions into the air when lit. They latch onto air contaminants -- like pollen, dust and other pollutants -- and make them fall into the ground. Just vacuum the floor to suck up the particles, and feel better!

When you’re printing documents using a laser printer or making copies on a copy machine at work, you might not stand right next to the machines. Nano-particulates of chemicals, volatile organic compounds and even paper particles can flood the air when these machines are being used. And the toner cartridges in photocopiers can cause eye irritation and respiratory problems. So what should you do? Place these items in their own room with a proper ventilation system.