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…..
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…
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….. 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…
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…
Did you know….. Fragrance can be defined as the chemicals in a product to give it a certain scent.The scent used in a product does not give it anymore cleaning power. Who knew…
Did you know… That most bamboo cutting boards are cheaper to purchase. The harder material aren’t good for knife use and that most manufacturers use melamine-formaldehyde resin to bind the cutting board together Who knew…..
Fact Friday Did you know… A ceiling fan with 36- inch blades uses approximately 55 watts of energy. A fan with 48-inch blades uses approximately 75 watts of energy. A fan with 52-inch blades uses approximately 90 watts of energy. The efficiency of any fan is reduced when you add dust on top of the…
Purchasing cleaning products can be confusing. Does the ” Natural “ on the label mean that it is a healthier choice and safe for the household? Does a word ” Green “ mean it’s a healthier choice and safe for the environment? A guide, that we use all the time to learn about products that…
Did you know….. Most area rugs combine synthetic face fibers — nylon, polyester, and olefin (polypropylene) – produced mainly from petroleum derivates, with over 100 chemicals added for stain resistance, wear resistance, mothproofing, fungicides, soil repellents, processing aids and adhesives binding the backings and the tufts together. Many of these chemicals, as well as fibers themselves, are sources…
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