Archive for 'Purified Living'

Nontoxic Cleaning Kit

Nontoxic Cleaning Kit

Posted on05. Dec, 2009 by .

You can clean your house from top to bottom with just eight simple ingredients. To save time and money, buy the ingredients in bulk and make cleaners in advance. Baking Soda A truly multitasking cleaner, baking soda is a perfect substitute for cleaning powders that scour sinks and tubs without scratching. It’s also great for [...]

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How To Freshen Your Home Naturally

How To Freshen Your Home Naturally

Posted on02. Dec, 2009 by .

Your air freshener may be primed to whisk you off to an alpine meadow in springtime or a verdant oasis after a rain shower, but it could also be blasting a raft of toxic contaminants all around you. In 2006, a study conducted by scientists at University of California, Berkeley for the California Air Resources [...]

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Safe Ways to Kill Deadly Germs in the Kitchen

Safe Ways to Kill Deadly Germs in the Kitchen

Posted on18. Nov, 2009 by .

The sink is the most germ-ridden space in the house – and often contains more fecal matter (from washing meats) and E. coli bacteria than the average toilet.Rinse the sink with hot water after every use. Disinfect it weekly with a vinegar solution – one tablespoon of vinegar mixed with one cup of hot water. [...]

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How to Reduce Home Allergens and Breathe Easy

How to Reduce Home Allergens and Breathe Easy

Posted on13. Nov, 2009 by .

When you think of allergies, outdoor suffering may be the first issue that comes to mind. However, the indoor world is also inundated with allergy triggers. If you have pets, especially cats, then pet dander is a big culprit. Dust mites and mold are also common causes of allergy symptoms. These triggers can also irritate [...]

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How to Evaluate Your HVAC System

How to Evaluate Your HVAC System

Posted on12. Oct, 2009 by .

It is recommended that you have your HVAC system professionally serviced at least every two years. However, knowing how to evaluate the system yourself can place you in a better position to make an educated decision on whether it needs to be serviced sooner. STEP 1: Test your Carbon Monoxide Detector In the beginning of [...]

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Furnace Cleaning Company

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Furnace Cleaning Company

Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by .

MISTAKE #1: Choosing a furnace cleaning company based on equipment alone No question, your furnace cleaning company needs first-rate equipment. But they also need employees who are skilled and experienced in operating that equipment. Very few companies educate their employees on how to use them properly. MISTAKE #2: Choosing a furnace cleaner based on price [...]

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How Pet Owners Can Boost Indoor Air Quality in 5 Free, Easy Ways

How Pet Owners Can Boost Indoor Air Quality in 5 Free, Easy Ways

Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by .

For some of us, pets are like kids in fur coats. They like to lounge with us in the living room, they prowl the kitchen in search of food, and they love to snuggle in our beds. BUT, as much as we love and spoil them – the truth is that they compromise a healthy [...]

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How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air

How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air

Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by .

Simple steps to a healthy home: – Fresh air is one of the top natural cleaners around. Best part about it is it’s free of chemicals, and costs nothing to use; just open the windows! – If your furnace’s blower is not cleaned regularly, it can become a breeding ground for dirt, dust mites and [...]

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The Dangers of “Illuminating” Candle Pollution

The Dangers of “Illuminating” Candle Pollution

Posted on02. Oct, 2009 by .

We love candles for the ambiance, light, warmth and fragrance they create. However, the majority of candles purchased today are made from paraffin wax, which can have serious effects on our health. Paraffin is a petroleum by-product; it fills the air with many of the same toxins found in burning diesel fuel, and soot that [...]

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Get Ready for Fall with the Healthy Homeowner’s Checklist

Get Ready for Fall with the Healthy Homeowner’s Checklist

Posted on02. Oct, 2009 by .

Inside your home: 1. Check all doors and windows for possible drafts. Apply weather stripping, caulking, or putty where the heat sneaks out 2. Test all smoke detectors, and replace batteries if necessary 3. Change the air filter in your furnace 4. Check for proper insulation, especially in the attic, as heat does rise 5. [...]

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