Fridges and freezers or combinations of both, are essential in the proper storage of much of our everyday foods. We so often take them for granted, however, that we only really see their true value if our appliance breaks down or has been switched off accidentally. However, as much as [...]
Some people prefer taking a shower to a bath as it makes them feel more refreshed, whilst for others, it’s easier and quicker to take a shower rather than a bath, then there are those who find it easier to take a shower if they have mobility problems or who [...]
We all tend to take cooking for granted yet if we’re not careful, all manner of accidents can occur so it’s important to take care whilst in the kitchen. Food safety and kitchen hygiene is covered in another article on this website so this article relates mainly to fire hazards [...]
It's a sobering fact that a large number of chemicals used in household cleaning products started out as surplus industrial chemicals left over from the war in 1945. The drive for instant cleaning solutions for busy families has increased the use of these strong chemicals in household products, but without [...]
Germ is the general adjective used to describe micro-organisms that share this planet of ours. There are limitless species to choose from, some live around us, some even live inside us, some are harmful, and some keep us healthy. Controlling the hostile organisms help to keep our families, our pets, [...]
The media prints more advice today about chemicals in our food than ever before. It is confusing, knowing which chemicals occur naturally, which are man-made additives, which are actually beneficial and most importantly, which are harmful and to be avoided. A comprehensive list of all the chemicals that occur in [...]
Salmonella and E.coli are two of the most common strains of bacteria that cause what is generally known as 'food poisoning'. It is important to understand the differences between these two strains of bacteria - they grow and spread in different ways, and it is even more important to understand [...]
You wash the towels, change the sheets and launder them regularly. You think you're doing all the right things. But maybe you're still not changing enough. The things that you use, sleep in, wear and wash with can contain dust mites, mould and pollen. It can be making you ill [...]
In the UK there is a domestic fire every 8 minutes. Around 20 people are killed or injured every day from fires that start in the kitchen; one fifth of these accidents will involve chip pans, or deep fat fryer fires. Cooking oil and fat fires are difficult to control [...]
