House cleaning. It’s hardly an activity to relish and I’m sure we’d all avoid it if we could. When cleaning day catches up with us our main aim is to keep the suffering to a minimum and get our chores out of the way as soon as possible, unfortunately, in the pursuit for a quick resolution there’s a few areas …
How Your Local Environment Could Be Affecting Your Home’s Air Quality
For those who suffer from allergies even the most routine of tasks can feel like running the gauntlet of allergen avoidance and reaction prevention. In the grand scheme of things it’s relatively easy to take measures and make your home a safer place for an allergy or asthma sufferer, however, it’s a completely different ball game when it comes …
5 Overlooked Causes Of Home Fires
Home fires are unfortunately all too common. Even the smallest kitchen fire can prove to be a huge health hazard to both you and your family. We’d all like to assume that we’re aware of best safety practices, how to remove any fire hazards and prevent fires within our homes, however, there’s quite a few issues that go without notice …
Does Home Air Purification Work?
In our quest to help inform and educate in the best ways for you to have the cleanest possible air quality at home, we thought it prudent to turn our attention this week to home air purification and whether it really is worth your attention. If you’re looking for the short answer so you can run out and purchase a …
5 Ways To Cut Down On Allergens In Your Home
The season is turning and we’re fast approaching the time of year when spending the evening at home in the warmth is a more preferable option. For you to really be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your time at home, you’ll want it to be free and clear of any potential allergens that could cause reactions and respiratory …
Your Fall Cleaning Checklist
To quote Ned Stark, a character from a very popular book and TV show, winter is coming. Well, to be more precise we’re entering fall which will see trees shedding leaves, days getting shorter and the temperatures beginning to drop. Although we’re not yet contending with the icy weather of the winter months, we’re at a great point in which …
3 Hazards That Can Result From Uncleaned Dryer Vents
Your home can be a dangerous place. There are plenty of potential risks that you’re more than likely walking past every single day. Whilst the potential for these accidents is thankfully rarely realised, you should still stay on top of maintenance and safety issues to reduce the risk of any incidents that could cause damage to you, your loved ones …
5 Childhood Illnesses Potentially Caused By Your Home
It’s common knowledge that the majority of accidents occur within the home, but what about illnesses? Whilst the risks of catching a contagious illness will be far higher when you’re out in a crowded environment, it would be foolish to think that your house is an illness free zone. The difference between the illnesses prevalent in your home and those …
10 Home Maintenance Items Homeowners Often Overlook
Staying on top of home maintenance issues is imperative for saving money and ensuring the safety of your family and home. Problems that can have a catastrophic effect, such as a fire, take up the majority of our attention, but what of the problems that aren’t so spectacular. Just because a problem isn’t as dramatic as a fire doesn’t make it any …
How to Treat Seasonal Allergies
Even at the best of times allergies can prove to be a huge hindrance. An allergic reaction has the potential to ruin well laid plans and cause complications with your work or school life, not to mention the considerable amount of discomfort they can bring on. Whilst preventing an attack is obviously the more desirable solution, it’s not always possible. …