by Alja Isakovic
Yesterday was the shortest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. If you’re feeling the winter blues, make sure your office is well lit. Getting enough light during the day can also help you sleep better at night.
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by Alja Isakovic
Mmmm, your kitchen smells delicious! But keep in mind that frying, grilling or toasting foods is also a source of harmful air pollution. Luckily, good ventilation can help. If you have the chance, install a range hood that covers your front burners, has a hollow space underneath to collect fumes, is able to move 200 cubic feet of air per minute, and has a noise rating of 3 sone or less. Opening the windows while cooking also helps if you can’t find the right hood for your kitchen.
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by Alja Isakovic
Cleaning the house before your family arrives? Baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice can be just as powerful as artificial cleaning products, but without the harmful VOC emissions. Don’t rely on artificial air-fresheners either. Open the windows during the day and then bake some cookies to make your home smell nice. Now is also a good time to check for unused chemicals that are lying around the house, and dispose of them safely according to instructions.
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