Indoor air quality is something we often overlook, yet it plays a huge role in our daily health and comfort. Two fundamental concepts to grasp when talking about indoor air quality are air balance and air hygiene. Let’s dive into what these mean in a more intuitive way, with tips to assist you to make […]
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Discovering the Heart of Your Home Imagine this: you’re standing at the front door of your home, looking out at the world beyond. The breeze brushes your face, carrying with it the scent of your surroundings. Maybe it’s salty from the nearby coast, fresh and earthy from the hills, or dry and crisp under an
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Caveat: Healing in relation to sensitivities to my keyboard, mouse and screen. My story has options that may work for you. February 2021 Bare foot, walking in a place with no bindis of course, I started in my own back yard, round and round. Exposed my solar panels to the morning sun, that is, my
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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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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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Here’s an exciting and practical guide for improving indoor air quality, based on the tips and tricks shared by top professionals in the Building Biology Healthy Home Community. This list combines unique strategies, unconventional approaches, and tried-and-true methods to make your indoor space healthier and more comfortable. Try a Foot Wash and Dry StationDeanne Hislop
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Fragrances are everywhere—from the soap we use in the morning to the air fresheners that promise to make our homes smell delightful. Most people associate these scents with cleanliness, freshness, and comfort. But behind the allure of pleasant aromas lies a hidden truth that many are unaware of: the synthetic fragrances found in everyday products
Mould, an ancient inhabitant of our planet, has silently existed for millions of years. It can be found virtually everywhere – outdoors, indoors, in the air, and on various surfaces. Mould, a type of fungus, thrives under specific conditions: organic materials, moisture, suitable temperature, and time. Mould comes in two categories: some are beneficial, while
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This is a story, you may recognise it as your story, written from an email that came into my inbox, likely been around the world via the big wide web several times over, stored in people’s inboxes to reflect on, and I wanted to capture it for us here, on our blog page. Mostly written
A few years back, around 2001, I noticed there was no pillow option for asthmatic children. There were normal sized pillows ‘standard’ but nothing smaller or flatter. There were smaller beds and smaller doonas for children and we were supplying dust mite allergy covers for some time. I thought ‘I can do something about that’.
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