Six Steps to Creating a Healthy Bedroom Sanctuary

Reader Contribution by Paula Baker-Laporte
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In my architectural practice my focus is creating healthy homes following the principles of Building Biology. I often receive inquiries from folks who have become ill with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). They are living in homes that are far from ideal and don’t know how to begin to make it safe for themselves. My advice to them is to first remediate any large ongoing problems like mold, combustion gasses or chemical pollutants. Next concentrate on the single most important room, as far as health is concerned – the bedroom. It should be a sanctuary where our bodies repair as we sleep soundly.  In this blog I will explore 6 steps for creating a healthy bedroom.

Uncluttered, Cleanable and Clean

The first step to creating a healthy bedroom is making it cleanable. It is impossible to properly clean a cluttered room. Clutter invites dust and dust invites dust-mites.  Dust mites invite allergies. Too much stuff can make the room feel mentally cluttered as well. The bedroom should feel calm and soothing.

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