More on the latest hot topic we’ve been discussing of late – asbestos. Read below for some asbestos fast facts. These days, just the mention of asbestos is enough to send a shiver down your spine – and rightly so. Australia has the second-highest mesothelioma death rate in the world, with 641 citizens dying from […]
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What do I ventilate? I began last year regularly sharing my fresh indoor images on Pinterest, and have received encouraging and positive feedback. I wanted to share my easy ventilating and natural sunlight ideas on the Mitey Fresh blog. I don’t do all the flying around the house every day and night, but I do enjoy the
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Symptoms of hay fever can often be mistaken for a common cold. To help you understand more about this allergy, here is a breakdown of hay fever symptoms and hay fever remedies. What is hay fever? Hay fever (also known by the name allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction to pollen and other allergens. Pollen
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Eczema affects one in three Australasians at some stage in their lives, a skin disease characterized by mild to extreme inflammation of the skin according to Eczema Association Australia (n.d.). The frequent itchiness can make daily life difficult and stressful for the eczema sufferer. Chronic eczema can result in thickening and pigmentation of the skin
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Indoor plants are a great way to add a touch of nature in your home. Besides providing an uplifting aesthetic appeal, indoor plants can play a very important role in improving the indoor air quality in your home and office. Dr Bill Wolverton, an environmental scientist who worked with NASA in the 1960’s and 70’s,
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In our post, 5 Natural and Safe Home Cleaning Solutions, we talked about keeping your home sparkling clean with natural and chemical free products such as lemon, baking soda, vinegar and olive oils. Switching to these relatively inexpensive natural household cleaning products will improve the indoor air quality in your home and keep it smelling fresh.
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An interior design, styling and homewares business that Makes A Difference…That’s MAD for short. They believe your home should feel good and look great without compromising your health or our beautiful planet. Most furnishings and interior products are made using a toxic combination of chemicals that release VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) into our homes and workplaces,
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We have little control over pollution outside. Yet when it comes to our homes, we should be able to live in a healthier environment. Unfortunately, our lifestyle choices can cause a great deal of pollution in the indoor environment as well. Learn some ways you can prevent chemical pollution for you and your family in
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Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a situation when the inhabitants of a building report various symptoms of illness, but these symptoms lessen when they spend time away from the building. Symptoms of SBS The number of people affected or the sickness symptoms displayed, varies across buildings suspected to have SBS. SBS is typically associated with office buildings. For
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There is something very satisfying about using natural products to clean our homes. Firstly using natural products like lemon and vinegar to clean the house is certainly more economical than using chemical based cleaning products. Secondly, natural cleaning products keep the house hygienic without polluting the indoor environment. In contrast, most home cleaning products available in the
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