6 Steps to Minimize Dust at Home
Dust is a common sight in any home, and it naturally gathers on top of shelves, tables, or counters as the days pass. It can be...
Managing Asthma Through Integrated Pest Management
Pests: A Common Asthma Trigger Pests can range from a nuisance to a serious health concern. They can carry disease-causing...
Ask An Expert: Duct Cleaning
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes and...
Decluttering for a Healthy Home
Tidying is having a(nother) moment right now in part due to Marie Kondo’s new show on Netflix. The new show has pushed people...
Could cleaning be impacting your breathing?
For many people, a clean house equals a healthy house. But could cleaning actually be impacting your health in a negative way?...
Household products contribute as much air pollution as automobiles
Did you know? Everyday products such as perfume, skin lotion, hair spray, deodorant, household cleaners and lawn pesticides are a...
Skip the Softener
Fabric softeners come with a lot of promises – soft, fresh-smelling clothes, free of static and wrinkles, along with less...
Can you Save a Flood Damaged Carpet or Rug?
The short answer is probably no. Wet carpets from clean water like from pipe leaks can be cleaned if the carpet itself is clean....
Drop the Kitchen Sponge
“Cleaning” your kitchen sponge sufficiently enough to get rid of ALL of the bacteria is a very tall order....
Chemicals in Your Household Dust May Be Linked to Obesity
Some chemicals in household dust may lead to obesity, according to a new study by a team of scientists from Duke University and...
Clean More or Less?
Cleaning must be more – and less – than we’ve been taught. Cleanliness may be next to godliness for...
Clean Doesn’t Smell!
What do you think clean smells like? Lemons? Tropical bouquets? Ocean breezes? Bleach? Here is what clean should really smell...
Can plants clean your indoor air? Not really.
While some green plants can help you breathe a little easier, they aren’t going to do much to mitigate the unintended side...
Clean Up How you Clean Up!
Keeping a clean house is important. Not only does your home look better, but keeping dirt, dust, and grime off surfaces helps to...
5 More Things to Improve Home Health Today!
Since you spend about 90% of your time indoors, the air you breathe inside is really important - especially if someone in your...
Resolve to Make your Home Healthier in 2017
Resolve to Make Your Home Healthier in 2017 The new year is the time when many people make resolutions to get healthier. In...
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