Clear Your Air with "Green" Paints

The EPA says that indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air.  The poor quality of indoor air is one of the top hazards to our health.  Paints and finishes are among the leading causes of contaminated indoor air.

In an article authored by Ricky Ellis of Safety First Home Inspections, Ellis states that compounds used in paints and other finishes release toxic emissions during the application process and for years afterward.  For this reason, low volatile organic compounds (VOC) are becoming popular choices for homeowners wanting to clear the air in their homes.

Another advantage to low VOC paints is that they cause less damage to groundwater, landfills, and the ozone.  Plus, cleanup requires only soap and water.  Several companies offer low or zero VOC paints, and popular retail outlets have their own lines. Try Benjamin Moore's Natura paints or Sherwin-Williams' Harmony interior latex.