Protect Yourself During Cold and Flu Season

October 28, 2011
posted at 8:44 pm

Many people think that cold and flu season starts in the winter. My stuffed up nose and scratchy throat however indicates that it started right around the time the kids go back to school. As the weather gets cooler we are all forced to spend more time cooped up inside in around those fresh from the schoolyard germs. So how do we eliminate cold and flu germs around the house? Use your hand-held steam cleaner to sanitize door knobs, light switches, faucets, counters and all the other common surfaces that are touched by everyone in the family. Attach your steam mop’s Carpet Glide to sanitize … Continue reading →

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How do You Clean the Air?

August 12, 2011
posted at 5:14 pm

Peeling away dust.

Sounds like a strange question, we all spend a lot of our time indoors, so air quality is important. A home is sealed with insulation and vapor barriers, making it easy for allergens, bacteria, mold and chemicals to build up. Especially in winter, we end up breathing stale air that is full of chemicals, bacteria and airborne allergens. Luckily there are plenty of ways to refresh the air in your home. Can’t I just spray the air clean? You could… but you might just be adding to the pollution. In a 2006 study, the Natural Resources Defense Council assessed the contents of scented sprays, gels, … Continue reading →

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Can Steam Kill Dust Mites?

April 19, 2011
posted at 5:17 pm

Dust mites marching.

Yes it can! What are dust mites Microscopic bugs that live in warm, humid environments. Since they feast on dead skin cells, dust mites thrive in the home, particularly on bed clothes, upholstery and in carpet. Dust mite allergies Having a dust mite allergy is similar to having hay fever year round. Symptoms of the allergy can be minor, such as a runny nose, or major, like severe asthma attacks. Rather than being allergic to the bug itself, allergy suffers react to proteins found in dust mite carcasses and feces. How to control and kill dust mites According to the Mayo Clinic, dust mites die … Continue reading →

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