We spend most of our time either at work or at home, indoors. While environmental pollution has always been a topic of much discussion, we tend to give little or no thought to the pollution that is present in our homes. Indoor air pollution is one of the leading causes of respiratory diseases such as […]
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Volatile Organic Compounds are released into the environment from a number of places in the home. Foam is a prime example – the VOCs come from the adhesives, solvents, catalysts and resins used in the manufacturing process. Long after production, they continue to volatilise. And where is foam found? In crib mattresses, cushion car seats
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You may have heard of VOCs before, which is the term short for Volatile Organic Compounds. VOCs are commonly found in many different household products. Furniture, carpets, caulking around showers and toilets, paint on walls, and the list goes on. These particles also exist in exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, air fresheners and plastics. Higher concentrations
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Johnson & Johnson has revealed it will be removing conjugated aldehydes from all its products, acting on a promise that it made two years before. The company also said its next goal is to make its products paraben-free. In case you didn’t know, formaldehyde is the substance that has been used for decades to embalm
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The Shocking Truth About Indoor Air Pollutants Most people do not know what the main cause of air pollution is. If you asked, most would think that a factory, or busy road, were the leading causes of air pollution. In fact, most people would be surprised to find that the answer to the question is
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Anyone wants to stay in a fresh-smelling room, a fact known to the billion-dollar manufacturers of air fresheners. But recent studies conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) showed that majority of the air fresheners contain harmful elements which pose a threat to our health. In fact, 86% of the air fresheners contain phthalates
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As the years pass on, your carpets, rugs and lounges accumulate all manner of dust, pollen, dust mites … chemical residue from pest deterrents and soot from outdoor pollution … pets leave behind hair and dander … even the dust from that renovation job … just sitting there. The chances are pretty high that normal
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Today, I read a question on Facebook if anyone knew where on the beaches of Sydney that had no to little smoke. The person had bad asthma and couldn’t get the smoke out of her house. Bushfires have been burning in the outer Sydney area for the last couple of weeks, casting a pall of
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A new study suggests that bacteria, mould and dust found in older vacuum cleaners can pose health risks if they are not handled with caution. The study focused on several vacuum models and the dirt they retain, concluding that they can contain bacteria which can greatly affect your health. The study was conducted at the
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People with dust mite allergies like asthma, eczema and hay fever are ready to go to any extent to get rid of dust mites from their houses. What are Dust Mites? Dust mites, commonly known as house dust mite, is a tiny bug which is a member of the spider and tick family. Your dead
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