Make your own cleaning products - you can make cheap, easy, and non-toxic cleaning products that really work! Save money, time, and your indoor air quality or buy eco-friendlier makes such as Ecover,

Furnish your home with furniture made out of natural fibres, wood, metal and glass.

Avoid the use of polyvinyl chloride (also known as PVC or vinyl) in your home. The entire life cycle of products made from PVC pollutes the environment and your home. PVC items include shower curtains, flooring, even some children's toys.

Avoid the use of aerosols.

Use castor or mineral oils to lubricate switches and hinges instead of lubricants containing solvents.

Choose water based latex paints over solvent based paints when painting your home. Never use lead based paints.

Ensure you have good ventilation and balanced humidity in your home to prevent the growth of mould and mildew, which can be harmful to your health.