They say that cleanliness is next to godliness, but is having the cleanest home on the block really the best way to keep your family healthy? Studies are increasingly indicating that an overly clean home could actually be placing your children at a higher risk of developing illnesses later in life. In being too clean and destroying all bacteria in …
Why You Need To Change Your Air Filter On Time, Every Time
With the various benefits to your health that having cleaner air in your home can bring, it’s a mystery why the majority of people are happy to neglect cheap and easy clean air practices. We’re not talking about getting a trained professional out every month to give your home the full work over, no, we mean the actions you can …
Why Certain Allergies Are Worse At Different Times Of The Year
Have you ever had a cold that you just can’t seem to get rid of? The runny nose, watery eyes and frequent headaches can be a real pain and when experience in the colder months of the year these symptoms are all too often attributed to a simple case of the common cold. But what if it wasn’t a cold? …
A Short Guide To Hay Fever In North America
Hay fever affects just short of 10% of the population in North America. You may think that a hay fever suffer is safe outside the high pollen counts of the summer months, however hay fever isn’t known for giving up and can cause problems in both autumn and spring as well. With hay fever affecting nearly one in ten of …
5 Places People Often Overlook When It Comes To Cleaning And Dusting
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 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 …
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