Image by Carola K. from PixabayStudies 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 always check with EWG. ORG to learn about a product that I would like to use.
Are Scented Oil Diffusers safe for pets? This is Shadow our family pet. We love our pets and want to keep them healthy and happy. After all they are a member of the family. I experience anxieties during the winter. A friend of mine suggested that I get a diffuser for my bedroom, so at…
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…
Bon Ami Most cleaners today have chemicals that cause cancer and various other health related issues such as skin irritation and asthma and respiratory problems. What is Bon ami? Bon Ami is a gentle Multi-purpose powder that can be used on most surfaces through out the home. The story behind Bon ami: This…
February Is the Right Time to Rethink How Your Home Is Cleaned February is often a quieter month at home. Windows stay closed, families spend more time indoors, and routines settle into a steady rhythm after the start of the new year. It is also the time when indoor air quality matters most, even…
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…
There’s a point each fall when you begin to notice your home differently. The days start feeling a little shorter, mornings become cooler, and we naturally begin spending more time inside. Here along the North Carolina coast, the seasonal shift can be subtle. Warm afternoons may stick around, but our routines still begin to change….
