Greener By The Dozen

5. Love Your CarpetDid you know that indoor air is three to four times worse than outdoor air because of off-gassing from chemically treated furniture and, amazingly enough, your carpeting? These largely petrochemical fumes are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and their buildup can cause headaches, dizziness, watery eyes and respiratory problems in the short term. Over the long term, VOCs have been linked to nervous system damage and cancer. You can create a healthier interior with carpeting made from natural materials, and you can banish chemical-intensive carpet cleaning from your home.Traditional carpet cleaners can contain harsh, fume-emitting chemicals such as formaldehyde, disinfectants, pesticides and lye, and they’re applied on the floor, where small children spend much of their time. Family-owned and -operated DMS Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning serves most of Fairfield County and uses only natural cleaning products from Bi-O-Kleen. Its truck-mounted steam-cleaning equipment comes to your home. DMS: Stamford, 322-3333; Darien, 656-4442; Norwalk, 846-0084; Westport, 454-4367
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