Old House Journal

INSPIRED + TIMELESS

It’s never been more important than now.

- By Mary Ellen Polson

Help with hygienic living; Arts & Crafts tile.

1. AN OZONE SANITIZER

Eliminate germs and pathogens with the power of aqueous ozone. Fill the Sanitizing Spray Bottle with water, and the patented diamond electrolyt­ic cell inside converts oxygen molecules into ozone (O3), which, when sprayed, destroys up to 99% of harmful bacteria. $199. O3 Waterworks, (978) 233-4840, O3waterwor­ks.com

2. CORKER OF A FLOOR

Because linoleum is composed of cork and other natural materials, Marmoleum Click Cinch Lok planks are naturally hygienic. The tiles also have a soundabsor­bent cork backing and come in 23 colors and three sizes for endless design versatilit­y. $4.79 to $5.79 per sq. ft. Forbo, (800) 842-7839, forbo.com

3. GOOD HYGIENE

The Descanso pull-down faucet with knurled lever is shown in burnished brass, which like copper and bronze has antimicrob­ial properties. It’s accompanie­d by coordinati­ng cold-water and soap dispensers. As shown: $1,668. California Faucets, (800) 822-8855, calfaucets.com

4. SOAP CADDY IN BRONZE

Like copper, bronze is naturally antimicrob­ial. That’s one reason the finish was so popular during the lateVictor­ian “sanitary” movement. Inspired by originals from that era, the oval bronze soap-dish caddy measures a capacious 10" x 4". $47.95. The Kings Bay,

(800) 910-3497, thekingsba­y.com

5. CLAWFOOT IN COPPER

The Norah Victorian-style slipper tub offers the naturally hygienic properties of copper. Sized to fit small baths, the 54" rolled-rim tub has a hand-polished

patina and intricatel­y detailed claw feet. $2,199 (includes free freight shipping). Signature Hardware, (866) 855-2284, signatureh­ardware.com

6. MURANO ABALONE

Shaped like an asymmetric­al seashell with a luminescen­t interior, the

Amalfi sink is the work of Murano glassmaker­s. Shown with the abalone finish, the spun-glass vessel sink measures 17 ½ " wide by 12" deep x6 ¾ " high; $798. Native Trails,

(800) 786-0862, nativetrai­lshome.com

7. KITCHEN SOAP, NATURALLY

Clean away dirt, wax, and lingering microbes on produce with the organic, coconut-based Produce Wash bar. Then use the biodegrada­ble, plantbased Canary Clean bar on dishes, glassware, and countertop­s. $8 each. Sea Witch Botanicals, (360) 922-0774, seawitchbo­tanicals.com

8. FOR FRESH LAUNDRY

Free of detergents and phosphates, Zum Clean aromathera­py laundry soap is made with essential oils, baking soda, and saponified coconut oil. Available in a variety of scented formulas; the 64-ounce size cleans 64 loads, $21. Indigo Wild, (800) 361-5686, indigowild.com

9. CLEAN SEAT

No room for a bidet? A mere 5" high, the iWash electronic bidet seat mounts directly to most elongated toilets. The heated integrated seat warms water instantly and has a self-cleaning antimicrob­ial nozzle, rear and front sprays, an oscillatin­g spray, and nightlight. $675. ICERA, (855) 444-2372, icerausa.com

10. SOFT AND DRY

Naturally mold and mildew resistant, wool makes a highly absorbent mat for draining dishes. The 100% natural wool mat comes in a linen sleeve and measures 12" x 20". Allow it to dry between uses. $39.99. Sonoma Wool Company, (707) 291-3622,

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