Author name: Carol Parr

We’re glad you’re here. We’re Carol and Tony, founders of one of the longest running Healthy Home Blogs in the world, Mitey Fresh Australia. We’ve been on this journey for the last 25 years and are passionate about helping families sift through health hazards and triggers like allergens, mould, water damage, chemicals and EMFs, to get clarity about what’s toxic and what’s not so they can create a healthy and happy home for their family they love. Each month, people visit this blog seeking focus on the health and wellbeing of their loved ones, sustainable and effective practice tips and guides, to help create and manage healthier indoor spaces, improve the built environment that is pleasing to the senses and support healthy living and nature, every day. Starting this blog was to help change people’s lives, one family at a time, and we can’t wait to share how its allowed us to stand next to you and show you how interpreting these synergies between buildings and the environment they are built in will impact upon the health and well-being of those who occupy them. Find out more about Healthy Homes and what this blog can do for you!

Mould! The Sneaky Troublemaker in Your Home (And How to Stop It in Its Tracks)

You clean your bathroom every week—bleach, scrub, the works—but that pesky mould just won’t go away. You open the fridge, find a mouldy avocado, shrug and toss it. You forgot about last week’s takeaway too! Gross! Covered in fuzz. Gross, but you throw it out and move on. But then there’s mould on the ceiling […]

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No Mould, No Mess: Fast Hacks for Small Spaces

Keeping wardrobes, bedrooms, and smaller spaces fresh (and mould-free) doesn’t have to be a full-time job. With the right mix of prevention and quick hacks, you can easily stop musty smells and mould from creeping in. Here are 3 go-to ways to keep things fresh, without wasting your time: Keeping wardrobes, bedrooms, and smaller spaces

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Discover the Driving Heart of Your Journey Towards a Healthier Environment

When was the last time you truly considered your vehicle beyond its ability to take you from point A to point B? Our cars, bikes, or even scooters often feel like an extension of our live … mobile hubs where we spend hours commuting, traveling, or running errands. But just like any space we inhabit,

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The Truth About Dampness and Mould: What Every Home Occupier Needs to Know

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, only to be greeted by a musty smell or dark stains creeping across the ceiling. It’s easy to brush these off as small issues, but they’re far from minor. Dampness and mould don’t just threaten the look of your home, they can impact your health, your

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Types of Mould in Water-Damaged Buildings: A Simple Breakdown

Want to know a secret? Typical bleach levels are no match for surface mould. On a porous material, moulds take root and multiply rapidly, growing your microscopic problem into a room-sized one in no time. It’s easy to ignore a little mustiness or some stubborn, dark marks by your bed, especially when you spend 21

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Smartphone Apps for Indoor Air Quality: A Quick Rundown

These days, there’s an app for pretty much everything – including keeping an eye on your indoor air quality. With just a few taps, you can monitor pollutants, check humidity levels, and even assess EMFs (electromagnetic fields) in your home. But with so many apps to choose from, where do you even start? Now, I

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