Things You Should Know About What You Bring Into Your Home

At Kimberly-Carr Home Designs, we strive to offer the finest quality products with attention to what is important to you.

We know that you prefer a polyester shower curtain liner to cheaper and unhealthier alternatives like Vinyl or PVC shower curtains. We understand that you do everything you can to eliminate unhealthy toxins in your home. We would like to share some helpful tips to reduce the risk of exposure to common household toxins.

In The Kitchen

AVOID

Vinyl flooring
Plastic food wrap (may contain BPAs)
#3 , #6, # 7 Labeled Plastic bottles or containers
Microwaving plastic wrap  Pesticide treated produce
Chemical laden & synthetic scented cleaning products

SUBSTITUTE WITH

Wood, ceramic or marble tile, bamboo or cork
Aluminum foil, wax paper, or reusable food grade containers
Glass containers or #1, #2, #4, #5 Labeled Plastics
Cover microwave safe dish with a damp paper towel
Organically grown
Fragrance-free and biodegradable

We hope that this provides some ideas of how to decrease your family’s exposure to harmful chemicals in your home.

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