Healthy Spaces

Healthy Spaces

Learn the basics of sustainable cleaning - from green products to indoor air quality - to create a healthy home.

  • U.S. Department of the Treasury building

    LEED retrofits outpace new construction in 2011

    Wed, Jan 04, 2012 3:42 PM by Stephen Ursery

    For the first time, LEED certifications for existing buildings were greater on a cumulative basis than those awarded LEED status for new construction projects.

  • Baby sucking on a toy

    How to clean baby toys

    Thu, Dec 29, 2011 12:36 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Wondering about the best way to clean and sanitize baby toys? Well, it depends on the toy itself.

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  • Sitting next to a fire, a man holds a baby covering her mouth.

    Healthier, cleaner air for you and your family in 2012

    Wed, Dec 28, 2011 9:25 AM by Starre Vartan

    Indoor air can be toxic and cause respiratory irritation and illness — especially in the winter. Here are some simple and mostly free ways to clear the air.

  • How to avoid getting sick while flying

    Tue, Dec 20, 2011 11:44 AM

    Video: Airlines are deploying state-of-the-art filtration systems to stop the spread of flu and cold viruses.

  • brittany murphy

    Did toxic mold kill Brittany Murphy?

    Tue, Dec 20, 2011 10:22 AM by Michael d'Estries

    Mother of late actress claims that a water-damaged home created conditions that led to the deaths of Brittany and her husband.

  • healthy woman,

    Study endorses HPV testing for all women over 30

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 7:01 PM by Reuters

    Most cases of infection with the sexually transmitted virus are cleared naturally by the immune system, but persistent infection with certain HPV strains can lead to cervical cancer.

  • A man painting a wall

    Sources of indoor air pollution

    Fri, Dec 09, 2011 1:03 PM by Layla Bellows

    Between plastics, pesticides and VOCs, homes and offices can best the smoggiest of cities when it comes to dirty air.

  • Woman cleaning her kitchen stove

    Green cleaning for kitchens

    Thu, Dec 08, 2011 11:43 AM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Learn how green cleaning in your kitchen can help reduce health risks and promote eco-friendly values.

  • A man cleans a microwave filter.

    Improving indoor air quality

    Mon, Dec 05, 2011 4:00 PM by Sarah F. Berkowitz

    Conquering odors can help you breathe better and avoid embarrassment when guests come over.

  • How can I make my home smell like the holidays without candles and sprays?

    Mon, Dec 05, 2011 10:35 AM by Matt Hickman

    Reach for the cloves, citrus and evergreens. You'll wonder why you ever went the artificial route in the first place.

  • 5 not-so-obvious places that can make you sick

    5 not-so-obvious places that can make you sick

    Mon, Dec 05, 2011 8:28 AM by Matt Hickman

    Here are five bacteria-ridden hotspots outside of your home that might surprise you.

  • woman grocery shopping in produce section

    8 ways to make grocery shopping more sanitary

    Thu, Dec 01, 2011 7:15 AM by Laura Moss

    You may wash your hands often, closely scrutinize expiration dates and thoroughly rinse your produce prior to eating it, but are you doing enough to protect yourself from grocery store germs?

  • A collection of Seventh Generation green cleaning products

    Green cleaning supplies: The latest offerings

    Wed, Nov 30, 2011 3:46 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Several brands known for their environmentally-friendly offerings introduce new products in time for this season of cleaning.

  • Houseplants that clean the air

    Wed, Nov 30, 2011 12:20 PM by Stephen Ursery

    Research has pinpointed plants that improve indoor air quality.

  • Washing dishes

    Biodegradable soap

    Tue, Nov 29, 2011 12:04 PM by Layla Bellows

    Although the products are prevalent, they're not created equal. Here are five dish-cleaning biodegradable soaps to consider.

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