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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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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The Allergy Epidemic in Australia and New Zealand Home Allergens are a major health problem in Australia and New Zealand. As per a 2007 report by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) – Almost 20% of the Australian population has had at least one allergic disease In Australia and New Zealand, 1
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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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Whether you are in your home, in the car, working in the office, in the shopping centre or learning in a class room, they are all man made structures that not only provide you shelter, but also support your health – mind, body and spirit. Despite the length of time we spend indoors, around 90%
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Most of us focus on good home cleanliness, yet tend to overlook more potential health hazards in and around the home. The average home contains aerosols, paints, polish, continue reading more here. Check with your local council regarding chemical “nasties “collection days. Carpets, paint, cabinetry, decking, floorboards and even furniture all contain toxic compounds as
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Generally people spend more 90% of their time indoors, half of that in their homes. The air inside your home is two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors. Studies by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) consistently rank indoor pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. Polluted air costs the
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