The Dangerous Household Items that In Your Home and How to Avoid Them!

You may not know it but there are many dangerous poisons lurking in some of your most commonly used household items. In America, we consume so many products without ever knowing what the real ingredients are. At Bayes, we don't think that's fair to you, and is why we decided to produce our own line of home essentials to help you clean and protect your home in the safest way possible.  

But in the meantime, it's important for you to be aware of the dangerous household items in your home and how you can avoid them. Thanks to Every Day Health for putting the below list together!

1. Plastic food containers

Ever wonder why clear plastic containers turn cloudy after running through the dishwasher a few times? Plastic breaks down over time, and this breakdown can release dangerous chemicals into your food. Many plastic containers are made from chemicals including phthalates, which act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).  Switch to glass containers.

2. Prepared foods in plastic containers

You don’t necessarily have to toss these, but don’t heat them up in the plastic. Heating plastic can release chemicals that seep into your food. It’s well worth your time to take a few extra seconds to transfer prepared foods into a glass container before heating them in the microwave.

3. Nonstick pans

Many nonstick pans contain trace amounts of a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The pans’ non-stick lining can scratch or chip off into your food. Instead, use cast iron or stainless steel cookware, and natural, non-stick sprays such as olive oil.

4. Air fresheners

I never allow artificial air fresheners in my home. Anything you breathe in eventually ends up in your bloodstream. Plug-in scents or synthetically scented candles many contain chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to reproductive problems. Instead, choose candles made with essential oils and fresh flowers to scent your home. Also,  try using baking soda and white vinegar as odor absorbers.

5. Perfumes

The one-word ingredient “perfume” can translate to a product containing upwards of 300 chemical ingredients. (Perfume companies won’t release lists of exact ingredients for fear of divulging secrets to their competitors.) Avoid perfumes and colognes or switch to products that are scented with natural oils.

6. Fabric and upholstery protection sprays

Stain blockers essentially create an invisible plastic barrier over your furniture. This plastic will eventually wear off and be released into your home environment. Instead, simply clean stains as necessary rather than trying to prevent them.

7. Cleaning products

Check the labels of cleaning products for chemical ingredients such as phthalates and chemical surfactants. These ingredients are not only dangerous to your home, but to your skin and lungs too!

Bayes products are organic and 100% eco-friendly and work not only just as well, but far better and without coating your home in toxins. Be sure to check out our website for our full product line. You deserve to have the best and that's what Bayes is known for! 

Cleaner Air, Improved Sleep and Other Reasons Your Health Needs an Air Purifier!

Plants play a great key in air purification, but our busy lives bring in more germs and

toxins than plants can handle alone! Modern air purifiers are strong enough to tackle some of the smallest toxic challenges.  We gathered the top ten reasons why your health needs an air purifier.  Get out the pen and paper. This is important!

Gets rid of volatile organic compounds

Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are chemicals that at normal room temperatures have high vapor pressure. Some VOCs are harmful to human health, especially if accumulated. Anthropogenic VOCs such as that found in paints and other coatings are especially harmful. Persistent exposure to VOCs, especially indoors, has been found to be linked to increased incidences of cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Thankfully, air purifiers are able to remove VOCs as well, keeping our living environment safe.

Removes common air pollutants

Here are only a few of the common air pollutants you may find in your living environment:
- Pet allergens
- Dust Mite Allergens
- Plant spores
- Bacteria
- Fungi and mold
- Pollen
The most common air purifiers use HEPA or High Efficiency Particulate Air filters to remove common air pollutants. These filters are able to remove 99.7% of all particles that are as small as 0.3 microns. These include all of the above-listed common air pollutants.

Gets rid of insects 

One not so commonly known benefit of air purifiers is that they are able to remove mosquitoes and other pesky little insects that may otherwise be difficult to get rid of without toxic sprays.

Removes germs

There are some air purifiers that come with germicidal filters – these will help get rid of common germs.

Removes odors

Some air purifiers come with carbon filters – these help absorb odors and leave your house smelling fresh. This is especially helpful for those who live with smokers in the house and for those who want to cook with an open kitchen.

Improves mood

Personally, I found my mood improving significantly after I got an air purifier. It feels good to be able to breathe clean air. I found myself getting agitated less and became much better able to control my temper.

Reduces stress

The corollory to the previous point is that your cortisol levels will also decline, helping to reduce stress and leaving you more relaxed throughout the day. This in turn improves your productivity, allowing you to get more done.

Improves sleep quality

Your sleep quality will also improve with an air purifier in the house. Air purifiers typically generate some white noise – I have had no issues with this and in fact found it very helpful in aiding sleep.

Better air circulation

Ever had that unpleasant feeling of sitting in a stuffy room with poor air circulation? Air purifiers, depending on their ADR or air delivery rating, typically fully circulate the air in the room up to 5 to 6 times per hour.

Negative ions

Negative ions are usually found in nature. They naturally clear the air of common air pollutants by attaching to positively charged articles. They also have a relaxing effect, and create the feeling of being in a rainforest. Ionic air purifiers generate the same negative ions and allow you to experience these benefits even at home. {Thank you, Janet Miller, from www.sustainablesuburbia.net} 

The quality of air in your home is a vital ingredient to your health. With new home chemicals, old home VOC's and all the toxins in between, make sure you choose one that's right for your family. At Bayes, we are committed to your health. We provide top quality organic cleaning materials for the whole home.  From us to you, we salute to your health!