Plug in Air Fresheners – Studies have found numerous chemicals associated with toxic effects. These include: volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, m,p-xylene, phthalates, and more Furniture Polish – Common hazardous ingredients. Ammonia, aromatic solvents (benzene, toluene), phenol, petroleum distillates (also called naphthas or mineral spirits), silicones, synthetic polymers, trichloroethane, turpentine. Mothballs or Flakes –…
Recycling Hair and Fur used for Oil Spills One of the most devastating oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico was the Deep Water Horizon, which happened in 2010.It was the largest marine oil spill in history. Over 10 years later, oil is still being detachable. A San Francisco- based nonprofit organization called Matter of…
Problems with Antibacterials Through extensive advertising, manufacturers attempt to convince consumers that they are in battle with tiny invaders and must use specific antimicrobial products to protect their health. Studies suggest that the widespread use of microbial chemicals may be causing these products to lose their effectiveness. Triclosan in antibacterial soap affects immune system Triclosan…
DID YOU KNOW …. People with asthma, winter can be a especially difficult time for breathing. Cold and dry air can be factors that contribute to the challenge. Staying inside to be warm from the Brrrr can also be a challenge, because of dust and if you have pets their dandruff. It is recommended to…
Did you know… Do you get annoyed like I do when you are sweeping up sand or food crumbs and they don’t stay on the dust pan. Easy trick that I have learned is, take a spray bottle with water in it and mist the dust pan first…. Everything stays on a moist surface. Who…
Did you know….. Those colorful cleaning bottles found at the Dollar General and Dollar Tree that has those wonderful scents such as: lavender, Ocean Breeze, and Pink Grapefruit. This all purpose cleaner is popular with house cleaners. Here’s the warning: May cause eye and skin irritation. Harmful chemicals that have been found in these products…
Unlocked cabinetThe number of injuries to young children caused by exposure to household cleaning products have decreased almost by half over the past two decades. Roughly 12,000 children under the age of 6 are still being treated in U.S. emergency rooms every year for these types of accidental poisonings. This is largely due to child-resistant…
The facts are that health problems have been linked to environmental toxins in the home. These toxins are causing problems in our children, everything from headaches to pediatric cancer. Our bodies absorb these toxins through our skin and by inhaling. In fact, the EPA consistently ranks indoor air quality among the top five environmental risks…
Spooktacular Month!! REPOST: 2011 This is my most favorite time of the year. The colors outside are just beautiful here in the Northeast. You have reds, oranges, browns, yellow, when you combine those with a deep blue sky. Wow! is all I can say. The fall season along with the colorful trees, you have color…
Bathroom mold isn’t uncommon. Bathrooms are a fantastic breeding ground for bacteria and mold spores to grow. Warm air and sometimes lack of ventilation is all that it takes to create the perfect breeding ground. How can you prevent mold in the bathroom? Always turn the ceiling fan on. Open the window, if the bathroom…
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