Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) were among the top performing air-purifying plants in the early NASA studies. Even to this day, the potency of this particular plant continues to do well in research studies. But what makes the spider plant so effective at cleaning the air in our homes and what are all of its […]
Introduction Indoor air pollution sounds so alarming, and rightfully so. The majority of people spend 90% of their everyday lives indoors, so any pollutants in the air can have detrimental effects on health. Even at low concentrations, it can amount to serious exposure over a long period of time. In this post, we’ll explore what […]
Introduction Basements are a great feature of a home, and quite practical. A finished basement typically is considered space one could live in – it has insulation, drywall and is centrally heated. Its rooms can be used for any purpose like home offices, playrooms, home theaters, in-law suites, laundry rooms, among others. An unfinished basement, […]
During the spring of 2015, “60 Minutes” did a thorough report showing just how unsafe laminate flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators was. The investigation went undercover to find that Chinese suppliers were lying about the levels of formaldehyde in the products. Some samples had formaldehyde levels that were as much as 18 times higher […]
If you’re decorating your new baby’s nursery, safety should be your primary concern. Unfortunately, when it comes to choosing the right paint for the room, it can get very confusing. You’re probably wondering, “If I paint my baby’s room, will he or she be safe?” The biggest health concern with paints are volatile organic […]
If you live in a busy city apartment, purifying the air in it can be quite the challenge. There are just so many outside factors that affect your air inside, you might think there’s nothing you can do about it. Some of the questions you might be dealing with right now might be: What […]
You’ve probably come across the NASA Clean Air Study already. The study found that certain indoor plants not only help provide oxygen through respiration but that these plants also take out the dangerous chemicals in our indoor air as well. When the study was all said and done, NASA put out a convenient list […]
In this article, we’ll compare 3 sunscreens: 98% ORGANIC: Badger SPF 30 Clear Zinc Sunscreen MOSTLY NATURAL: Thinksport SPF 50 Plus Sunscreen FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen – Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 30+ Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Introduction We all want to use organic, chemical-free products, but what exactly is the most natural […]
Studies tell us that the average air freshener has hundreds of chemical compounds that are emitted into a home’s air when used. These chemicals, called volatile active compounds, or VOCs, can be very dangerous. They’ve been linked as a possible cause of allergic reactions, eye and skin irritations, nervous system problems, cancer, among many […]
