Saturday, September 19, 2015

Plants That Help Clean the Air in your Home

Let your House Plants Clean the Air for You

House plants help detoxify air in your home. (Photo Credits)

Almost everyone knows that trees help curb air pollution, but what most home owners do not realize is that trees – and even plants – can help clean the air, even in your own home.

Yes, there may be no smoke belching cars inside your living room, or a chimney emitting smoke directly on your child’s nursery, but believe it or not toxins may abound in your living space.

No need to worry though because as HouseSpot.com shares there are plants that can help detoxify the air in your home. Indoor Air Quality Association

“Practically anything made from synthetic materials or chemicals is a potential source of indoor air pollution. Carpets, upholstery, paint, varnish, cleaning products, electronic equipment and many ordinary household items release traces of toxins. If the air is not sufficiently filtered, these can build up to hazardous levels. Fortunately, a number of indoor plants have the natural ability to detoxify air in the home. The air-filtering plants described herein are listed in the NASA Clean Air Study, which investigated ways to purify air in space stations.”

Check out the list of plants here.

Clean Air in Six Hours

Website Healthyfoodstar.com in fact mentioned six plants that can purify the air you breathe at home in six hours’ time. Air Circulating in the home

“Plants we grow in the home are not only deserving for more oxygen, but some of them have the ability to clean the air of toxins and mold, and therefore it is less likely to be inhaled by the residents, which is certainly great for health. After studying domestic plants NASA came to the conclusion. They found that some species filter the air and remove the organic compounds that evaporate better than others. Also, they filter the air from various building materials, dust, paint etc.”

Check out the rest of the article here.

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For those who do not have a green thumb, mindbodygreen.com assures homeowners, that it is not hard to maintain these plants.

“You should also be sure to keep the foliage clean and dust free (so the leaves can do their job), and keep the top of soil clean and free of debris, as in some cases, that’s where the bulk of the filtering is taking place.”

Check out the rest of the article here.

What plants do you have at home?

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Monday, September 14, 2015

Unbelievably Clear Floodwaters

When Flood Waters are Clear

Floodwaters are usually muddy and murky, so when it is clear, people are at awe. (Photo Credits)

Flood waters are usually murky and germ-filled, that is why most people get shocked when they see flood waters that are as clear as those that can be found on a swimming pool or public bath?

Take Japanese floodwaters for instance which shocked a lot, as the photos went trending and viral.

Viral4Real.com shared that a lot of Chinese Netizens even commented that the flood waters in the Japanese Subway Station seemed cleaner than some of their poos which tested for having so much urine content.

“When images of a flooded subway in the eastern Japan city of Hamamatsu surfaced online, Chinese web users were shocked not because of the damage the floods have caused—but by how the flood waters can be this clean. The pictures were posted on the Chinese social media site, Weibo.”

Check out the photos and the rest of the articles here.

Unbelievable Clean and Clear

Trendingnewsportal.com said lot of netizens admired the cleanliness of Japan following the apparent flooding of clean flood water photos over the internet.

“After the Tropical Storm Etau hit Japan, many people claim that this is the most wonderful flood that they have ever seen in their whole lives. The photos of the Eastern of the Japan City of Hamamatsu quickly went viral after showing how clean the flood is there. “

Read the rest of the article here.

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Some web users though theorize about why Japanese floodwaters are so unbelievably clean.

Hongkongfp.com quoted this theory in an article that they shared. “Keen to defend their own country’s hygiene record, some Chinese netizens even came up with a theory to explain why Japan’s flood water is so clean: ‘islands have less mud, so of course they’re cleaner than somewhere with many mountains and rivers. You can’t compare such a different geographical environment to China.’”

Read the rest of the article here.

How clear is the floodwater in your area?

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Dangers of Mold Infestation

Molds are so dangerous, they can displace people and take over a structure

The Dangers of Mold Infestation. (Photo Credits)

Molds are extremely dangerous especially to young kids, that is why every household or commercial structure should do what it takes to avoid this, and address mold infestation, if and when something like that is happening already.

In Texas for instance, firefighters have been displaced due to mold infestation in their firehouse. Firerescue1.com shared that infestation had firefighters go to their homes overnight because their sleeping quarters have been affected by mold growth.

“Inside of Station 75 is locked up and firefighters can no longer sleep in the building at night. Deputy Chief Scott Schoonover said mold shut down the station a few weeks ago. Instead, firefighters have to go home and hope nothing happens overnight. A temporary building is expected to arrive in two weeks, but it cannot be put to use until it has electricity, according to the report”

Read the rest of the story here.

Displaced because of Mold Infestation

In Louisville, government workers have been displaced as well by mold growth. Insiderlouisville.com shared at least 300 workers were relocated from their contaminated building.
“Moving employees from the Urban Government Center on Barret Avenue has been in the works since the building was found to have mold, creating a health hazard for workers and an environmental concern. The city workers also will be leaving the old Baptist Hospital, which is located next door. Metro expects the move to begin in the fall.”

Check out the rest of the article here.

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Meantime, occupants of a residence hall in Nashville are complaining about mold infestation in their sleeping quarters,

Vanderbilthustler.com reported that the air conditioning system could just be the culprit. Mold removal

“Because of their age, the Alumni Lawn residence halls are more susceptible to humidity-related problems. The office has responded to the problem by hiring an outside contractor to go through all the dorms and inspect the situation before cleaning the air conditioning units in the rooms that need it. The contractors specifically check the AC units because the units’ especially cold surfaces attract condensation, giving rise to mold…”

Read the rest of the report here.

Have you ever heard of a mold infestation story lately?

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Fighting Fire with Sound

Fire Extinguisher Uses Sound Instead of Chemicals in Extinguishing Fire

The Sound that Extinguishes Fires (Photo Credits)

British website, The Independent has featured a fire extinguisher that stops the spread of fire using sound. “Two engineering students from George Mason University in Virginia have invented a potentially revolutionary fire extinguisher that uses low-frequency sound waves instead of water, gas or foam. Demonstrated in the video below, the cylindrical device, smaller than many more traditional fire extinguishers, is held about a foot away from flames and immediately snuffs them out.”

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Sound Versus Fire

According to CNET.com the idea is to decrease the oxygen that makes a fire spread. “The technology is based on the way sound waves displace oxygen as they move through physical space — oxygen that fire feeds on. If you can suffocate a fire, you can extinguish it, so the pair set to work. They discovered that music is unsuitable — the sound waves it produces are inconsistent. A higher frequency sound caused the flames to vibrate, but that was all. The lower frequencies — 30 to 60 hertz — seemed to be the so-called “Goldilocks zone” at which the waves were able to effectively keep the oxygen from the flames long enough to suffocate them. The next step was the development of a portable, handheld extinguisher. DARPA’s device, for example, was a large machine that can’t be easily moved around. The prototype they developed consists of the sound frequency generator, a small amplifier, and a collimator made out of a cardboard tube with a hole at the end, to focus the waves in a specific direction.”

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PBS.Org wowed the invention saying the subwoofers extinguishing fire is like a scene cut out in a futuristic movie.

“The extinguisher works by pulsing air across the base of the flame, the boundary layer at which the combusted material produces the flame itself. The deep sound produces successive blasts of air which disrupt the process of combustion. Eventually, the flame peters out. The waterless extinguisher could be used in a variety of situations. Tran suggests that they could be installed in kitchen hoods to quickly kill grease fires. Server rooms packed with computers could also benefit. And among fire departments, it’s likely to be combined with other tools available to firefighters, giving them a leg up on the biggest of blazes.”

Read the rest of the write-up here.

Will you get something like this for your home once it is commercially available?

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Preventing Fires at Home

Tips to prevent house fires

Prevent it from happening as much as you can. (Photo Credits)

Fires can happen anytime, and the sad thing is no matter how you protect your home, it may still happen.

But of course, the chances of your property getting burned down lessens when you have precautions in place.
American Family Insurance for instance gave in its website tips on how to prevent fires especially during the holiday season. “Safety tips for holiday decorating: Keep your holiday tree well-watered. Trees, especially when dry, can easily ignite from hot holiday lights; before adding them to a tree, check your bulbs to ensure they are working properly and that there are no shorts in the wiring.”

Fire-Proof your Photos

A photographer, whose house was torn down on fire, meantime shared a very useful and valuable lessons for everyone who may want to save their prized possessions and digital photos from being razed by burning embers. Fire Sprinkler

The video was shared by website petapixel.com.

“Photographer and entrepreneur Gary Fong lost his house to a devastating fire earlier this year, but he didn’t lose any of his most valued possessions thanks to precautions that he took. After the experience, he realized that cinder blocks can be used as a cheap way for photographers to gain some fire protection for their data without having to shell out big bucks for commercial solutions.”

US Fire Administration Watch it here.

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ABC News meantime shared tips on how to survive home fires. Check out the video here, which they entitled “House Fire Survival Tips You Must Know.”

What measures are you putting in place to prevent fire in your home?

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Friday, August 21, 2015

Molds and Children

How molds threaten your child’s safety

Black molds are extremely dangerous especially to children. (Photo Credits)

Molds are very dangerous to the health, especially on children. But how will a parent know if his or her child has been or is being exposed to it?

Livestrong.com featured a post tackling the symptoms of black mold exposure on children.

“Black mold is a toxic fungus that grows in buildings and homes that have water problems, such as damage from flooding or an unknown leak. Black mold produces spores to reproduce, and these spores can cause health problems in people ranging from hay fever-like respiratory problems to skin rashes. The symptoms of black mold exposure are largely the same in children as in adults, although children can be at risk for more severe complications.”

Mold Removal. Read about the symptoms here.

Some molds even get too close

Sometimes, molds grow even on places or things that go in direct contact with children. Like Cloth Diapers.

Cottonbabies.com shared in its webpage ways to prevent and remove mold from cloth diapers. “There it is, here to rear its ugly head. And unfortunately, it made home in your cloth diapers. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, I’m referring to mold and mildew. As much as you’d like to protect your precious stash, cloth diapers are susceptible to fungi. Thankfully, you can prevent mold and mildew from growing in your diapers, but, if they’ve already turned into a science experiment, you can combat it!”

Check out the ways to prevent as well as how to go about removing molds in cloth diapers here.

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This story featured by British website Daily Mail will however make you cringe, if not get downright alarmed over how a Florida couple allowed their two children to be exposed in a very filthy house whose floor is covered in molds. “In the bathroom, the shower contained a kiddie pool reportedly filled with stagnant water covered in a brown film, while mold coated the floor. In the kitchen, the report said, there were dirty dishes and pans piled high, with decaying food inside.”

Read about it here.

How do you keep your kids from getting exposed to molds?

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Friday, August 14, 2015

All-Natural Ways to Prevent Mold Infestation

Preventing Molds Naturally

There are natural ways to prevent it. (Photo Credits)

When it comes to preventing mold infestation, more and more households are choosing to go the natural way.

By natural, it means, using non-chemical solutions to prevent mold growth.

In its website, Natural On.Com featured six ways to prevent the growth of the very dangerous black mildew as well as molds. “Clinically, mold has been linked to respiratory problems, sinus infections, skin irritation, and further irritates those with allergies and asthma. Most people turn to bleach to kill mold, but bleach (chlorine) can be just as toxic. There are plenty of other natural ways to kill mold and not risk your health.”

Know about the six ways here.

Natural ways to get rid of it.

If it is already too late for you to prevent mold growth in your home as you have noticed small particles in some parts of your house, then fret not because there are natural solutions that you can use to get rid of molds.

Handyandhomemade.com shared some ways to go about it. “Tea Tree Oil. This is the best working natural mold and mildew remover spray you can make. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a long way. It can be used on anything that needs mold and mildew removal. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong but will disappear in a day or so, and is non-toxic but it might be too strong for sensitive children.”

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Olivia Cleans Green.com also shared yet another environment-friendly way to get rid of molds. Apart from the spray solution she shared in the video below, she also shared these tips: “It’s also a good idea to take a look at the mold/mildew affected environment and adjust lifestyle habits. Damp and warm environments are happy growing spaces for mold and mildew. Crack open a window or door to improve air circulation and help things dry quickly. Investigate suspected leaks and repair them quickly. Towel dry or squeegee your shower walls. Spread open wide the shower curtain so it can air dry quickly instead of leaving it bunched up. Make sure laundry is completely dry before putting it away.”

Watch the video here.

Mold however has to be handled by professionals. If you think the infestation is not just a small random growth then it is time to ask professional mold removal experts so as not to risk your health and that of your family’s.

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