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Going Green in Your Home Part II

June 16 by

If you want to cut down on the harmful VOC’s in your home, there are some easy steps you can take, all of which will protect your health and will significantly reduce your carbon footprint too.

  • Increase ventilation indoors – open windows regularly
  • Don’t store partially used containers – fumes can leak out
  • Avoid disinfectants and paint thinners that contain high concentrations of the chemicals propane, butane, methyl chloride, formaldehyde, acetone, ethyl alcohol, or hexenol

But the single most important thing you can do is to switch to “green” cleaning products. They’re available in every city, and they’re non-toxic, and bio-degradable, containing no harsh chemicals or unpleasant fumes.

Companies like Green Depot and Earth Choice are committed to producing solutions that are made from renewable resources, and making sure that you get a safe and healthy clean. Your home will be just as clean but your kids and pets won’t be breathing in VOCs, and you’ll be doing your bit for the planet too.

Get buying!

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Going Green in Your Home – Part I

June 16 by

Watch out for the VOC’s in your cleaning products!

VOC’s are chemical carbon compounds that evaporate in your home, under normal temperatures. What many of us don’t know is that that they can be found in all kinds of cleaning products and can really compromise the health of you and your family. And they thrive indoors, because there’s a lack of air circulation.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) explains that health problems such as “eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches, loss of coordination, nausea; damage to liver, kidney, and central nervous system” can all be signs of exposure to VOC’s.

It’s no surprise then that more and more people are turning to green products when they clean their homes, because they want to stay healthy. But knowing about VOCs isn’t enough – you have to know how to make your home “green”. In part II, we’ll be discussing steps you can take to make green living a reality for you.

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Keep the Bed Bugs at Bay

June 6 by

They’re saying in NYC now that if you’ve never seen a bed bug, you’ve really lucked out! There seems to be a full-blown epidemic in the city at the moment, which has spread to many hotels!

And these blood suckers are suckers for equality – they attack you whether you’re black or white, or rich or poor. But they do like to live in crowded, urban areas – like the five boroughs!

The only real way to fix the problem is by calling professional exterminators. They have the equipment and the know-how to get the job done properly. They won’t just sanitize the area, but they’ll deodorize it too, so you can get back to a bug-free night’s sleep ASAP.

And finally, remember, if you want to weed out the con men, call the Better Business Bureau first.

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Summer Cleaning for Your Home Part I

June 1 by

Spring-cleaning can seem a daunting task to any house owner, especially if the house has been neglected throughout the colder winter months. Here are some helpful hints for getting the job done faster, and with less stress!

Preparation and Organization:

  • Organize a plan for all rooms in your house. Decide what rooms need what cleaning, then tackle them one at a time
  • Make a week-long or weekend long schedule of what needs to be done and when you intend to do it
  • Dole out tasks to other members of the family so you don’t have to hack it alone
  • Start by organizing a room, returning objects to their proper places, and cleaning out papers that have piled up over the year along with little knick-knacks that have been around since the holidays

Now that you have begun to organize your house and prepare it for soap and scrubbing, keep an eye open for our next post about sudsing up and getting your home squeaky clean!

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How do I recognize a moth infestation?

March 31 by

Moths can be a real trouble, especially if they are not discovered early on as they can make a lot of damage. Female moths lay hundreds of tiny eggs each, and the eggs hatch into larvae that consume wool, fur, feather, silk and other fibers. Moths and their larvae thrive in dark, undisturbed areas such as cupboards dark corners and under furniture, where a rug gets little traffic and is not often vacuumed.

Moth larva leaves a cobweb-like veil in the area of the damage, along with fine, sand-like debris. Sign to look out for:

  • Adult flying moths
  • Bare spots in the carpet pile, as larva might prefer a certain fiber or color, a carpet will show “bald patches” when infested with larva
  • Webs – White webs on the carpet may be found in serious cases of moth infestation
  • Cocoons – they are very hard to spot, but they are a sure sign of moth trouble
  • Larva in the pile
  • Sand like debris, left over by the larva
  • Broken pile

If any of these signs appear call a cleaning service immediately!

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