Interactive guide

Room by room

Every room has two layers: the measurable science of what's in the air, water and materials — and the felt art of how the space is arranged.

The quiet toxin source

Laundry Room

What to fix

  • Wash with unscented detergent; 'fragrance' hides a long list you never agreed to.
  • Swap disposable sheets for wool balls that do the same job without the coating.
  • Vent the room after a cycle so warm damp air doesn't settle into the walls.

How to arrange it

  • Keep dirty laundry contained and lidded rather than heaped in view.
  • A clean room with a closed door keeps the chore from spilling into the house.

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