Healthy Spaces

Healthy Spaces

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

  • 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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  • a cup of laundry detergent

    The science of laundry detergent

    Mon, Nov 28, 2011 2:09 PM by Networx.com

    Just like Eastern philosophy, detergents are all about balance. Discover how all of the ingredients work together to clean your clothes.

  • Vinegar, baking soda, and lemons

    Green cleaning recipes

    Tue, Nov 22, 2011 4:48 PM by Sarah F. Berkowitz

    These recipes will help you save money on commercial products, personalize the smell of your cleaners, and insure that you don’t harm your family with unhealthy chemicals.

  • Chase Dobbins cleans beds in the outpatient surgery recovery area at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest in San Diego, Calif.

    Green cleaning for hospitals

    Wed, Nov 16, 2011 1:04 PM

    We try to take some of the confusion out of environmentally-friendly cleaning procedures in medical facilities.

  • How can I naturally humidify my home?

    Mon, Nov 14, 2011 8:18 AM by Matt Hickman

    To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. (Don't worry, you're not going to cook your plants.)

  • A worker checks the air filters of a HVAC system

    Healthy air quality

    Wed, Nov 09, 2011 1:56 PM

    What to look for in assessing air quality and how to achieve a healthy level.

  • Knives, forks, and spoons made from a biodegradable starch-polyester material.

    Biodegradable solutions

    Tue, Nov 08, 2011 3:27 PM

    Biodegradable products break down quickly under the right circumstances. Here are some of the materials that are helping prevent environmental clutter.

  • How can I avoid getting sick while traveling?

    Mon, Nov 07, 2011 8:56 AM by Matt Hickman

    We'll say it again: Wash your hands often. And drink lots of water.

  • A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) volunteer is filmed by members of the media as she takes part in a demonstration of a millimeter wave imaging technology

    TSA backpedals, will conduct new study of X-ray scanners at airports

    Thu, Nov 03, 2011 1:36 PM by ProPublica.org

    TSA administrator is 'concerned that there is a perception' that X-ray body scanners are not safe.

  • Evergreen Elementary School

    N.J. school district earns 'asthma-friendly' status

    Thu, Nov 03, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New Jersey school district has been working to improve asthma awareness and lessen asthma triggers for students.

  • Family car wash

    Eco-friendly car wash

    Wed, Nov 02, 2011 2:17 PM

    The most eco-friendly way to wash your car is to take it to a commercial car wash. If you’re determined to wash at home, here are some tips for doing it in a more environmentally.

  • Transportation Security Administration Security Officer Nyamsi Tchapleu looks at images created by a backscatter scanner

    U.S. glossed over cancer concerns as it rolled out airport X-ray scanners

    Wed, Nov 02, 2011 12:26 PM by ProPublica.org

    Research suggests that anywhere from six to 100 U.S. airline passengers each year could get cancer from the X-ray machines used by the TSA.

  • An aerial view of the 405 freeway in Los Angeles

    Air pollution tied to lung cancer in non-smokers

    Tue, Nov 01, 2011 2:32 PM by Kerry Grens, Reuters

    About one in 10 people who develop lung cancer have never smoked, making air pollutants the sixth leading cause of cancer in the United States.

  • What in the world is home smudging?

    Mon, Oct 31, 2011 10:07 AM by Matt Hickman

    If you feel like your house needs spiritual cleansing, take a tip from Native Americans and New Age types and light up some sage.

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