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Red Cross Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist…

tfarzalo — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:27 +0000

The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives…

View the Red Cross Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist PDF HERE

4 MOST COMMON TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD MOLD

tfarzalo — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:37:39 +0000

People normally are turned off by mold, but in our ecosystem, mold has an important job. Mold functions to accelerate decay of organic organisms. Mold essentially removes the world’s clutter and this is a good thing.

It isn’t a good thing when mold starts to grow in our homes. Unfortunately, in a home mold will perform the same function as it does in nature. This means it will break down and decompose what is most important to us, our homes, the same way it does in Mother Nature.

The study of mold is one of the more daunting frontiers of science. Scientists have estimated there are about 400,000 varieties of mold, but only a fraction of known species have been named. There are about 1,000 types of mold found in homes in the US, and some are more common than others. The four most common types of mold found in homes are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria.

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How to Keep Safe During a House Fire

tfarzalo — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:31:23 +0000

Knowing what to do during a fire in your home is vital to the survival of you and your family. The first priority is safety and as such, it is always important to have planned for any eventuality in advance. After you’ve read this article, consider using it as a motivational tool to enthuse the family into a fire planning evening — draw up a plan of what you would all do if a fire started in your home, including exit spots and where you’d meet up once outside. Use popcorn, soda and chocolate as an added enticement! If a fire does happen in your family’s home, you’ll be glad you spent a night planning ahead. Here are the basics of what to do during a fire in your house…

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A MUST READ on the Health Benefits of Carpet Maintenance

tfarzalo — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:36:42 +0000

There is a widespread perception that carpet cannot be kept clean (sanitary) and that because of its inability to be kept clean, carpet contributes significantly to the deterioration of indoor environmental quality, especially indoor air quality. This unnecessary misconception often leads to policy decisions for removing carpet from many environments such as schools, health care facilities, and public agencies…

Read Full Article at healthyfacilitiesinstitute.com

Why do we traditionally clean our homes at the beginning of spring?

tfarzalo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:48:25 +0000

It feels almost like a biological imperative. The sun takes a little longer in its descent below the horizon and the chill of winter begins to leave the bones. Without much thought on your part, the couch is moved from its place so you can sweep beneath it and the drapes are suddenly in the washing machine…

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Importance of Professional Carpet Cleaning

tfarzalo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:08:00 +0000

Whether you are moving into a brand new home, moving into a rental, or own your home, professional carpet cleaning is a necessary aspect of living healthy. Many people do not realize when they are purchasing a new home that the carpet could be holding various germs and dirt, since the carpet was just installed in the home. Renters may believe that since the landlord cleaned the carpet prior to them moving in that the carpet is clean. Homeowners may not realize what is hiding in the fibers of their carpet down deep…

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Mold Warning Signs: How to Tell if You Have a Mold Problem

tfarzalo — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:23:07 +0000

Discovering that you have mold within your home can cause you to feel many things. You might initially feel disgust, frustration or even a sense of being overwhelmed. Placing the home up for sale might be the first thing that pops into your mind, but that should be a last resort.

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When To Change Your Home Air Filters

tfarzalo — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:35:09 +0000

One of the most important things that you can do to keep your air conditioner or furnace working at maximum efficiency , is change the filter every one to six months. I know, that’s not very helpful information. Unfortunately it’s hard to be exact for many reasons so lets cover some of things that you will need to consider when scheduling filter changes in your home. If you use a very efficient air filter, it may need to be changed every month. If you use a very inefficient filter you may only need to replace it every six months.

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Smoke Damage Cleanup: Act Quickly When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and House

tfarzalo — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:21:55 +0000

Smoke damage becomes harder to repair over time. Get rid of odors quickly to avoid a persistent problem.

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Spring Cleaning: Its History and Importance

tfarzalo — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:29:21 +0000

In times past, when people kept their houses shut tight against the cold of winter, heated them with coal and oil and wood, and lighted them with candles, the coming of spring signaled a welcome opportunity to make a dingy habitation fresh again. On the first warm, dry day of the season, everybody in the family—that is, everyone in the family who had survived the ravages of the cold season—would pitch in to pull every stick of furniture and scrap of cloth outside. Then, armed with brooms and washrags, one squad of housecleaners would return to the house, sweeping and scrubbing every corner and washing down the walls, while another would air out linens, remove soot and ash from couches and chairs, dust books and paintings, and mend a few items on the run.

Today, the thought of taking a day or weekend to turn our houses upside down seems a near impossibility. Who has the time? Besides, our moderncentrally heated and cooled, climate-controlled homes don’t get oily, sooty, or smoky, and our washing machines and vacuum cleaners help keep the dirt from sneaking in.

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