You may think that household mold is simply an allergen that causes respiratory problems. Unfortunately, it’s not just about sneezing. In addition to sinus problems and wheezing, household mold exposure can lead to a variety of other health issues.
Plastic shower curtains made with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) are toxic to your health. You may have noticed a strong smell when you opened a new vinyl shower curtain or had a vinyl shower curtain in your hotel room.
Research shows air fresheners contain harmful substances including carcinogens. Reading labels doesn't reveal chemical ingredients. All types of air fresheners are implicated including aerosols, solids, candles, plug-ins - even products that claim to be all-natural or unscented.
Air purifiers really do work to remove smoke from cigarettes and fireplaces if you buy the right air cleaner. Air purifier reviews and ratings all recommend this top rated air cleaner. Continue reading →
Let’s face it. Finding mold is scary. You’re thrust into unfamiliar territory. Clearly, you’ll need to address the source of the mold problem, but what can you do right now? A good solution is to buy an air purifier and …
Are you concerned about the safety of your vinyl floor? You’ve heard the news about unsafe wood laminate flooring, and now you’re hearing that there is trouble with some vinyl floor brands. You wonder if any company can be trusted, …
You’re probably surprised to learn that your indoor air is dirtier than outdoor air, and you’re wondering how this could happen. It’s pretty simple. It’s because just about everything you bring into your house off-gasses creating Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs for …
When you saw this title, you probably immediately thought about allergies caused by dust mites because dust mites aren’t good for you. But, dusting matters for other reasons. After reading this, you may want to move dusting closer to the …
It’s probably happened to you. You’ve held a belief that was false. Well, prepare yourself because it’s going to happen again. If you’re like most, you’ll be struck by at least one if not all three healthy home myths.
Do you need a refresher on which plastics to avoid? You know that some are worse than others, but it’s hard to keep it straight, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be great to have a simple list of the worst plastics …