Dr. Oz (You, The Owner’s Manual is one of my favorite books) was on Oprah today to promote his new book and talk about longevity and anti-aging techniques.  A lot of his tips for a healthy house sounded familiar, and he had a few new ones too.  It’s  a great reminder that going green is good for your health.

• Take off your shoes when you enter the house so you don’t track toxins and pesticides through your living area.
• Don’t microwave in plastic, because plastic chemicals can leak into food.  Use glass.
• Use baking soda and vinegar to clean around the house.
• Aerate dry cleaning outside before wearing.
• Dehumidify damp spaces to prevent mold growth.
• Don’t store old paints in living areas.
• Use natural cleaners (one of the ones show was Parsley Plus!).  Don’t use cleaners that say to immediately call a doctor if you come into contact with them.
• Natural cleaners are also important because keeping the world safe is important to our physical health.
• Open doors and windows regularly to ventilate your house.
• Use houseplants to clean the air in your house.

The show was great.  If you missed it, you can read recaps and watch clips here.