Simple way to reduce poison at home

Do not sweep the house because it will cause dust to return to the air. Instead, clean your house or vacuum it at least twice a week.

Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE) director Erica Phipps said: 'Parents and people who are about to be parents need practical advice to help protect children from health risks, such as learning disorders. Exercise and behavior, asthma, cancer and certain birth defects that researchers have linked to toxins present in and around the home. '

Here are 5 ways to reduce poisoning at home:

1. Regularly clean / vacuum

Dust is one of the main sources of toxins and can be prevented by cleaning / vacuuming regularly. CPCHE recommends cleaning the house or vacuuming at least 2 times a week if your baby is crawling. Do not sweep dust because it will cause dust to return to the air.

Bruce Lanphear, CPCHE consultant and a child health expert at Simon Fraser University, said: 'Dust is the main source of toxic exposure in children including lead, only in a small amount. Also harmful to the developing brain of children '.

In addition, removing shoes outside the door also reduces the amount of dust and toxic chemicals brought into the house. You should also remove miscellaneous items and store toys in sealed containers to reduce dust.

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2. Clean 'green'

CPCHE encourages simple and non-toxic scouring forms like Baking soda using a sink sink, a sink, and vinegar mixed with water to clean the floor and windows.

Researchers say bleach is unnecessary and even room sprays should not be used. To wash, choose an odorless detergent and avoid using wet paper because the flavor in wet paper may contain toxic substances. Use products that do not contain toxins.

3. Correct the house properly

Home repairs are activities that threaten children and pregnant women because dust and pollutants from paint, baits and lakes . can cause nerve damage.

Repair locations should be isolated from the rest of the house with plastic sheets and duct tape, close all vents, heating / cooling systems . related.

Clean dusting is extremely important during and after home repairs. Children and pregnant women should avoid areas under repair to avoid exposure to toxins. If you paint your home, use paints, paste, and less toxic products on the label that say "VOC-free," "zero-VOC" or "low-VOC".

4. Be careful when choosing plastic

CPCHE recommends that you do not trust the 'microwave-safe' record labels and never place a microwave oven plastic box because the toxins can be released from plastic containers into food and drinks.

Only store food in glass or ceramic containers. Only eat fresh or frozen foods to reduce exposure to Bisphenol-A (BPA), which is a chemical used in pre-processed food cans. BPA is associated with many diseases including affecting the developing brain and harming hormonal function.

CPCHE also advises parents to avoid buying toys for babies, baths, bibs, shower curtains and PVC containers that are vinyl soft plastic. They may contain harmful substances called phthalates that have been banned from using as toys for children since 2011. All toys and toys for baby bites made from soft plastic should be removed.

5. Minimize mercury

Mercury is a toxic metal to the brain, found in some types of fish and hard-shelled animals (clams, oysters .) including tuna and swordfish. CPCHE experts recommend choosing less mercury fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, tilapia .