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Now-a-days everyone is looking for a new way to save green. Money is generally tight and we and to make sure that we are living within our means. Some people have the idea that going green costs more, but that is not the case.

While there are green products that are more expensive on the market, there are also ones that are not. A set of quality towels is around $50 and a set of quality organic cotton towelsis around $40. Another misconception when it comes to eco-friendly products is that there is not a good selection. Christy Organic Cotton towels are available in 10 colors. There is a shade to coordinate with any decor.

Another cost that is often overlooked and never taken into consideration is in relation to health. Time is money; we all know this. Our health is priceless and any time that is taken away because of allergies or illness is money that is lost. Organic and eco-friendly products keep chemicals out of our home and help ensure that the air we breathe at home is pure. UV-C Sanitizer Wands are another way to ensure your home is germ and bacteria free without bringing in harsh chemicals.

Going green does save green. It not only keeps our Earth healthy but our bodies as well. Buying quality products the first time around saves money because you are not replacing those items every year. Buying quality GREEN products saves money because you are not replacing those items every year AND you are not introducing chemicals into your home that could adversely affect your health.

Your home will harbor pesticides for up to a decade after they have been used! The Environmental Protection Agency study was just published in Environmental Science & Technology (and summarized by Environmental Health News). The study found that these chemicals can linger for as long as 20 years!!

Germ Guardian products do not use chemicals to kill germs and bacteria. These products utilize UV-C light! It is not toxic or dangerous to yourself or your children. The Large Sanitizer Wand is ideal for disinfecting your nursery, bath, kitchen - everywhere. Even disinfectant sprays leave a residue!

There is no reason to expose your baby or yourself to any more chemicals! Use products like the Germ Guardian Sanitizer Wand to rid your home of germs and bacteria, not chemicals.

A common misconception is that it’s too costly and too much trouble to go green at home. But that’s not exactly true: While there are definitely some complicated, time-consuming and expensive projects to make your home green, there are several simple, low-cost things you can do to go green at home. Though they’re small changes, they can make a big difference.

If you’d like to go green at home, take a look at these 8 simple ways to start making progress.

• Only run your washing machine when you have a full load. This helps to make sure energy and water are put to good use.
• Related to the above, try to avoid using hot water when you’re doing laundry unless it’s absolutely necessary.
• Instead of using a dryer to dry clothes, hang them up outside to line-dry them.
• Replace light bulbs with efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Get a programmable thermostat. This will allow you to set heating and cooling schedules for when you know you will and won’t be home.
• Unplug electronics when you’re not using them. Televisions, videogame systems and chargers can still use energy even when they’re not on!
• Make sure you don’t have any faucets that are dripping. Though a drip doesn’t seem like much water, think about how much it adds up over time.

Being a green bedding retailer, we just have to mention just one more simple way to go green at home: organic bedding! Soft, comfy and free of harmful chemicals and dyes, organic bedding is an environmentally-friendly choice you can make at home that will likely have a very noticeable, positive effect on your comfort, since you’ll be spending roughly 1/3 of each day using it. Organic bedding has countless benefits, one of which being that it won’t irritate the skin or aggravate allergies.

These are just a few of so, so many ways to go green at home. We hope you’ll take the time to make your home more green in any way you can, as it can have a tremendous effect on the planet.