Ideas on how to make your bathroom eco-friendly.
Want to make a sustainable impact on your bath without remodeling? Be aware of how you decorate the space. For example, a rubber bath mat or plastic shower curtain can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality, especially if you have a poor ventilation system.
In the shower, look for PVC-free plastic or natural fabrics, such as cotton or bamboo, for your next shower curtain and liner, as PVC emits off-gassing chemicals that can be dangerous. Or, go for a more permanent solution, like hemp, which is naturally resistant to mold, as long as you keep your bathroom well-ventilated. Plus these are washable so you are not contributing to the landfills.
To increase the elegance of your bath, incorporate towels and rugs made from organic cotton or Bamboo. Since organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment, it’s an unbeatable and hypoallergenic option for you and any guests. Bamboo towels feel so soft on the skin and very durable. They hold up very well and I would highly recommend them. I just love my bamboo towels.
We hope these ideas are helpful to you. Thanks to KTVU for some of these ideas.
Thanks for your comment. You are right, it’s very important to make the switch to natural cleaners. Think about all those chemicals your breathing in while cleaning, and your children, pets are breathing that stuff in too. Another one of Grandma’s cleaning solution….vineager and water, though it stinks badly it cleans very well.
Happy New Year
By: greenvisionsnorthwest on December 31, 2009
at 5:32 pm