Most of us would prefer to live in a clean, fragrant house than to live in a pig-sty infested with germs and dirt. However, over many years, the media in general, and particularly in advertising, have brainwashed us into tending to believe that if we don’t buy this or that [...]
Mould is a type of fungus which can occur in any part of the home providing it has a food source and moisture and it’s the latter which is the only controllable factor which we can manage. And although mould can occur anywhere where the conditions are right, the fact [...]
Reducing the amount of dust in your home is by far the most effective remedy for controlling allergies and there are several things you can do to decrease the amount of dust in your home even though you’ll never be able to eliminate it completely. Get the Vacuum Out! The [...]
It’s hardly surprising that air purification systems are becoming increasingly popular. With more pollution in the atmosphere then at any time in history it’s hardly surprising that more of us are suffering from a greater variety of medical ailments. These include asthma, sinus problems, headaches, nausea, ear infections and respiratory [...]
Houseplants are, in the main, attractive to look at, smell nice, and keep the home feeling cheerful. It is important to remember though, that most houseplants are tropical in origin, and have varying degrees of toxicity. The list below gives the common names of toxic house plants, the parts to [...]
Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which seeps into buildings from minute amounts of uranium that is present in all rocks, soil, bricks and concrete. In highly concentrated amounts, Radon can be harmful to the human body, but there is absolutely no need to panic. This information will tell you [...]
Having pest's of any kind in or around the home can bring with it the possibility of danger to your health. Problems with mice, rats, cockroaches, ants and wasps occur quite frequently, and getting rid of them can be difficult especially if you're unsure how to tackle the problem. You [...]
Carbon Monoxide poisoning kills 50 people a year in Britain and seriously injures hundreds more. With many more cases going undetected, unreported and untreated. Carbon Monoxide is emitted from the burning of carbon fuels like, wood, charcoal, gas, and coal, due to inadequate oxygen supply. The burning of all these [...]
When we're thirsty we go to the tap and pour a glass of clean fresh water to drink. It's clear, refreshing and healthy, after all we all need water to survive-don't we? But do you know exactly what you are drinking? You might be aware that your drinking water is [...]
