Posts by Cathy
House Hold Dust?
Where Does Household Dust Come From? Dust On Furniture One of the frustrating things about house cleaning is that no matter how hard you try to keep your areas clean, the household dust still accumulates. The dust that settles on your furniture is a grey color, 70 % is mostly flakes of human skin. Dry…
Read MoreRental – FAQ’S
Over the years, we’ve been asked a lot of the same questions. We have compiled answers to your questions. Q: Do you do laundry? A: No Q; Do you check coffee pot? A: Yes Q: Do you check for dirty dishes? A: Yes Q: Do you empty the garbage? A: Yes Q: Do you vacuum and…
Read More3 Household Products Pulmonologist Warn About- Fact Friday
Did you know… Air Fresheners – Chemicals in these.. formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene. Oven Cleaner – Chemicals found in this… formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene. Furniture Polish – Chemicals found in this.. benzene, toluene. Learn more: American Lung Association Who knew…..
Read MoreBroken Glass Pieces – Wacky Wednesday
Ever have a plate or glass slip out of your hand onto a wood or tile floor and shatter into millions of tiny pieces I have broken a few in my life time and I always manage to get cut, trying to pick up those tiny pieces in a hurry before our dog comes over…
Read MoreNatural Holiday Scents
The fall season is one of my favorite times of the year. I love all the wonderful scents, that the holiday season brings. I always loved going into Yankee Candle and Bath and Body works this time of of year. My nose can’t handle these strong scents anymore. This time of the year, a few…
Read MoreRemoving Crayon From A Wall – Wacky Wednesday
Did you know…. An easy way to remove crayon from a wall is by using a hair dryer? Heat the area using a hair dryer, adjust the heat settings to medium to high heat. After 30 to 60 seconds wipe the heated crayon area with a micro fiber cloth. It’s that easy.. Who Knew….
Read MoreCompact Fluorescent Lightbulbs – (CFLs)
Did you know…. Compact Florescent lightbulbs (CLFs) have a small amount of mercury in them. These lightbulbs don’t cause harm while intact. If a lightbulb with mercury is broken, What do you do? Ventilate the room by opening a window or turning on a ceiling fan. Ventilate for 10-15 minutes. Leave the room while it…
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time
Changing the clocks is a good time to change the batteries in thermostats, smoke detectors and TV controllers. ” Time is what we want most, but what we use worst ” William Penn
Read More3 Products That Are Harmful
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 –…
Read MoreRecycled Hair and Fur – Wacky Wednesday
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…
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