Did you know that there are more than 100,000 species of mold? As it is, they can thrive pretty much anywhere — including your house. For example, it's not uncommon to find mold in roofs, attics, or basements. While most are benign, some can trigger health problems. Not to mention that they [...]
Do you know how air pollution can affect your health? Short-term exposure can result in respiratory infections and can make conditions such as asthma worse. Prolonged exposure, on the other hand, can lead to serious problems. These include COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, preterm delivery, [...]
Many people do not realize they are breathing in dirty air. Even worse, continuing to breathe dirty air is certain to reduce your life expectancy. In fact, 90 percent of people are breathing polluted air. Some mistakenly believe that the United States is immune to these issues. At one point [...]
A messy house can make you sick. For instance, dust and allergens can trigger asthma symptoms. Not only that, but there are bacteria, viruses, and mold to worry about as well! That’s why it’s so important to clean regularly. Ideally, you want to do so at least once a week—that’ll [...]
What household chore do you hate the most? Some people say doing the laundry, or people loathe washing dishes after dinner. And yet, the dusting and cleaning of rooms are the most hated household chore by Americans. That includes dusting down your window blinds. There are so many expensive dusty [...]
Do you know how much dirt and gunk your carpet can accumulate? If you have kids or pets you do... An uncleaned carpet can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Don't become one of the many homeowners paralyzed by the notion of cleaning your carpet just because you [...]
Don't you love opening your blinds in the morning to let in natural light and enjoy your surroundings? This is probably true unless you look out of your windows only to see streaks and grime. Sure, you clean the glass but you haven't quite figured out how to get streak-free [...]
There's nothing better than taking a nice relaxing soak in the tub after a long day or workweek. Unless of course, your tub needs a good cleaning! Treat yourself to a nice hot bath without the tub gunk. Keep reading to learn how to clean a bathtub so it looks [...]
According to the Huffington Post, clutter makes your life less enjoyable in many ways. One such way is increasing stress. Unfinished projects, for example, can easily increase your level of depression. A tidy room, on the other hand, has many benefits beyond its clean look. Having a tidy room won't just look [...]
The USA has approved over 62,000 chemicals you probably use daily in your housework. From that number, they have only tested 300, which have been proven safe for humans and the environment. So what about the remaining 61,700 chemicals? Are they safe for use? That's a great question. With no [...]
