RPT 47: Cleaning toys & creating a healthy home

How clean are your toys?

Brian Clark Howard a web editor with The Daily Green, the consumer’s guide to the green revolution. He is also the co-author of several books, including Green Lighting, Geothermal HVAC and Green Living. We’re talking today about cleaning toys and reducing the toxins to create healthier homes for playtime.

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How to clean wooden toys and plastic toys?

Hygiene theory

How to tackle mildew stains on toys?

Disinfectant recipe

2 cups of water 3 tablespoons liquid soap 20-30 drops of tea tree oil

When should we be throwing away toys?

How can you throw away toys in a green way especially during large recalls?

Cleaning bath toys

Ricing

Should we be concerned about natural objects?

Treasure Basket Play

Teaching hand washing

Warning for outdoor sandbox

Tips for reducing toxins in the home

• cleaning products
• What to use on Plush toys

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