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(Family Features) Wellness is at the forefront of nearly ev- with your decor. For modest accommodations, the Radiant
eryone’s mind, including keeping germs at bay and creating Small is a space-saving choice, and freestanding models are
surroundings that promote mental and physical health. Even available if wall space is at a premium. Another advantage:
small, but important, spaces like the bathroom can benefit from Since the racks dry towels, they’ll stay mildew-free longer and
changes with wellness in mind. don’t need to be washed as often, which helps save valuable
natural resources.
A bathroom can be one of the easiest rooms in your home to
give a little extra TLC toward creating a healthier lifestyle. Enhance Air Quality
These cost-effective measures can turn your bathroom into a Creating a green, spa-like oasis with plants can bring wellness
more practical, functional space that promotes your well-being. benefits that don’t break the bank. Indoor plants help rid the
environment of pollutants, and the energy and ambiance they
Switch Up Surfaces add may have mental health benefits, too. Plants like mother-
The countertops in your bathroom, much like the flooring, must in-law’s tongue or peace lily are popular options to incorporate
be able to withstand a lot of water. Nonporous vanity tops, such as natural air purifiers.
as those made from quartz, hold up to being wet constantly and
can help keep germs from breeding. In addition to being easy Explore Color
to clean, a solid-surface option like quartz never needs to be A bathroom’s color palette can also play a role in your well-
sealed or polished, making it an aesthetically pleasing, long- ness goals. Warmer shades like red and orange enhance energy
lasting option. while cooler colors like green and blue can be calming.

Clean Green Begin planning bathroom upgrades that improve your health
Bathrooms are often hot and steamy places, and water vapors and well-being with more tips and ideas at ambaproducts.com.
in the air can carry potentially harmful chemicals from clean-
ing products. Green cleaning products are made to control the
spread of bacteria and viruses us-
ing safe and effective means. Not
only are they helpful in preventing
asthma attacks and other respira-
tory ailments, but they are a low-
cost way to improve overall indoor
air quality.

What you use to clean yourself is
just as important. Using green or
organic personal care items can
help reduce toxin exposure and
lessen the likelihood of an allergic
reaction.

Reduce Humidity
All that steam can affect your
health in other ways, too, since it
creates a humid environment that
encourages mold and mildew. A
heated towel rack is an inexpen-
sive way to add a touch of luxury
to your space while generating heat
that helps reduce humidity and the
growth of mold and mildew, there-
fore benefitting indoor air quality.

Heated towel racks like those from
Amba Products come in a variety
of finishes and styles to coordinate

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