Wondering what the deal is with PFAS chemicals? Pretty much all of us have been exposed to PFAS, mostly from contaminated drinking water, food, and products in our homes. This video breaks down what you need to know about PFAS and ways to protect yourself.
If you want to protect yourself from PFAS, you need to know what products they’re used in. Our exposure from each product is small, but those exposures add up. That’s bad for our health!
Here’s how to reduce PFAS exposure for you, your family, your pets, and the environment.
* Tip #1: Avoid products marketed as stain- and water-proof. It’s no secret that Washington is a rainy state! But products we use in our homes don’t need to be water- or stain-resistant if we can just wash them more often.
* Tip #2: Skip the non-stick pan whenever you can. It’s the PFAS in products like non-stick cookware that make it NOT stick. Go for a cast iron pan instead when possible.
* Tip #3: Ventilate your home! It’s harder in the cold season, but good air circulation in your home can help prevent exposure to the toxic chemicals that escape from products and remain in indoor air and dust.
* Tip #4: Vacuuming and dusting your home frequently is an important step for keeping toxic chemicals off your surfaces and out of your carpet and rugs. Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter ensures toxic chemicals stay trapped inside.
* Tip #5: Purchase PFAS-free products when possible. Asking retailers what’s in their products can encourage manufacturers to use safer chemicals.
* Tip #6: When you get home, leave your shoes at the door. We can track toxic chemicals into our home or out of our home into the environment on our shoes.
