Posts by Cathy
Antibacterial Soaps May Cause Allergies In Children?
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…
Read MoreAllergy and Cold Season
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…
Read MoreUsing a Dust Pan – Wacky Wednesday
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…
Read MoreColorful Cleaning Bottles- Fact Friday
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…
Read MoreHousehold Spray Cleaners – Dangerous
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…
Read MoreChemicals in Household Cleaning Products
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…
Read MoreMold Removal from Pumpkin
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…
Read MoreBlack Mold In A Bathroom
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…
Read MoreChemicals in Cleaning Products-Fact Friday
Studies have shown that household cleaners cause respiratory and asthmatic symptoms. Specific chemicals to stay away from are: ammonia, ethylene glycol monobutyl acetate, sodium hypochlorite and/or trisodium phosphate. Being mindful of the products that you are using throughout the house will make you more aware of the toxins that are omitted into your home. I…
Read MoreSlider Glass door Cleaning
A few easy tips in maintaining a slider is: Weekly vacuum cleaning Use a mild cleaner to remove any dirt on the tracks Lubricant with a silicone spray. It is thin, slippery and easy to apply. Regular routine cleaning on the tracks will help keep them sliding easily.
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