Allergies
23 February 2010, by Isabella
The National Academy of Sciences report that the water that millions of Americans drink to quench their thirst, is making them sick. Its hard to believe that the water that flows through our tap over much of America, is contaminated. Though the density and levels of contamination may vary from place to place.
As per the analysis by The Environmental Working Group, there are around 300 pollutants present in the water that we drink. Water that is provided to our houses contain large amounts of chemicals like arsenic, or some deadly radioactive substances like Uranium. Various other contaminants like fuel additives, illegal and prescription drugs are also present in the water supply. Even dangerous bacteria, mostly found in sewage, can be present in our drinking water.
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Categories: Allergies, Cleaning, Kitchen, Safety
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18 March 2009, by Isabella
Who knew cleaning can make you feel good. According to the following study, women do like to clean their homes. [ just ask any man 
- Ed ]
A few of the following tips can make cleaning even easier.
ShopSmart Poll:
* Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes;
* Spend Five Hours per Week Cleaning
According to a new poll featured in the May 2009 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, women spend an average of five hours per week cleaning their homes. Surprisingly, only seven percent said that they hate cleaning their home, while 25% said that they love cleaning or find it relaxing.
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Categories: Allergies, Bath, Cleaning, Home Improvement, Kitchen, Saving Money
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18 March 2009, by Isabella
Wood flooring is the best way to stay green and have the best look for your home.
If you’re looking for green products for your home or business, only one flooring option available on the market today comes from a renewable resource – wood flooring. Trees are a raw material that can be harvested and replanted to replenish forests time and time again. In fact, not only are trees a renewable resource, but there actually are more trees in existence today in the United States than there were 50 years ago.
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Categories: Allergies, Floors, Going Green, Home Improvement
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21 February 2009, by Isabella
Are You Really Sleeping on Clean Bedsheets?
Microscopic insects called dust mites are the leading cause of indoor allergies. The other primary offenders cited in the arena of indoor allergens are pet dander and dust mold. Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin. They infest beds and carpets by the tens of millions. There can be as many as 1000 mites in one gram of dust. In an article written by Jay DeFoore titled “Is your dorm room making you sick?”, doctors say one in five college students suffer from allergies, and many do not know it. Poor circulation, cramped quarters and dirty carpet can diminish a student’s health and efficiency at school or work.
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Categories: Allergies, Bedroom, Cleaning
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