08/25/2021
• OFFGASSING •
A lot of you have probably never heard of this before and that’s okay!! I hadn’t either until a few years ago.
What is it??
🌱 This is when a material releases VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
🌱 These VOC’s have been trapped inside the material.
How do I know if my material has VOC’s?
🌱 If it is a newly purchased material and it is not a safe material you most likely have these!
🌱 If you’re just switching over from toxic materials, such as any fragrances laundry detergent for example, you have these!
🌱 If you can smell the material and it is not a neutral smell, or a safe smell such as essential oils you have these.
What is the best way to offgas?
🌱 SUN SUN AND MORE SUN!! ☀️
How do I “sun” something?
🌱 It’s just what it sounds!! The sun!
🌱 Placing your item (clothing, sheets, plastic toys, etc) outside in a sunny area is all it takes! You will want to rotate or flip your item so that it gets even exposure.
🌱 Depending on the item it could take hours, or a few days!
🌱 The sun works as a natural stain and VOC releaser!
🌱 Foam is the exception to this as the sun heats it up and draws the toxins out of it.
What are the benefits?
🌱 Releasing these VOC’s significantly release your toxin exposure in your home!
🌱 If you do this with clothes it saves you money if you do this after washing them! No more running that dryer of yours in the summer!
‼️The sun could fade your materials so keep this in mind ‼️