| Indoor air pollution is steadily increasing, and our | | | | |
| animals are even more vulnerable to toxic | | | | |
| airborne chemicals than we are. Long term | | | | |
| chemical exposure can lead to respiratory | | | | |
| problems, skin diseases, various other diseases | | | | |
| affecting organs such as the liver and kidneys, | | | | |
| and even cancer. | | | | |
| | | | Plywood, Composition BoardsSolid wood, Exterior |
| | | | plywood only |
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| We can make our homes more environmentally | | | | |
| healthy for our pets by using products that | | | | |
| contain fewer toxic chemicals. The following list | | | | |
| provides the names of products that may contain | | | | |
| airborne chemicals and some healthier alternative | | | | |
| products. | | | | |
| | | | Room DeodorizersCloves, lavendar, scented |
| | | | flowers, open windows |
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| | | | GlueUse wood glue instead of solvent - based |
| | | | glue. Ventilate house. |
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| | | | Synthetic PesticidesClean & vacuum |
| PaintsLow toxic water based paints (low VOCs), | | | | regularly.Close off any openings in home.Avoid |
| casein | | | | building materials around foundation that could |
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| Synthetic CarpetsNatural materials such as sisal, | | | | |
| seagrass, coir, wool (untreated with lindate, etc) | | | | Laundry DetergentsUnscented products, |
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| Vinyl FlooringCork, linoleum | | | | |
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| | | | RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION: |
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| VarnishesBeeswax, linseed oil, unfinished wood | | | | |
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| | | | Environmental Protection Agency 800/438-4318, |
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| | | | Environmental Health Clearinghouse 800/643-4794 |
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| | | | Washington Toxics Coalition 206/652-1545, |
| Cleaning ProductsWater & vinegar, lemon juice, | | | | |
| baking soda, hydrogen peroxide | | | | National Pesticide Telecommunications Netword |
| | | | 800/858-7378, |
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| | | | National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides |
| | | | 202/543-5450, |
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| | | | Deena Caruso, author, teacher, & distributor of |
| | | | natural pet products |
| Fabric SoftenerAvoid using (due to amount of | | | | Helps pet owners create healthy, happy pets. |
| chemical emissions) | | | | |