Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What to do after a storm

How to deal with the aftermath of Storm

What can you do after it hits you? (Photo Credits)

Knowing what to do after a storm is key not only to one’s survival, but also towards the longevity of one’s home and appliances.

A storm usually brings about a lot of danger, foremost of which is flooding.

Mountain Bulletin shared tips on what to do after a storm. How to deal with flooding

“Managing rain once it falls onto your property is important, you want to make sure that the water goes where it should and sink where it can. You don’t want puddles of water near your front door, or where you park your car, but you do want water for your flowerbeds, at the same time you don’t want your flowerbeds to wash away. The best way to see if your rain gutters and other measures are working right on your property is to watch them in action. So during and after a storm go outside and see what is happening on your property, see the checklist below for what to look for. Note this checklist is just the basics and every property is different. Please modify this checklist to reflect the needs of your property and neighborhood.”

Check out the tips here.

There is Danger even after the storm has hit

UCONN Health meantime compiled internet articles relating to storm and mold forming. Floods

“In the fall of 2013, the Center for Indoor Environments and Health began work on Recovery from catastrophic weather: mold exposure and health-related training [funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hurricane Sandy Cooperative Agreement 1U01OH010627-01…The project is designed to increase knowledge and protective behavior related to mold mitigation and health effects within emergency and recovery respondents in states affected by Hurricane Sandy.”

See the links here.

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Media Agency CKNW reminded homeowners about possible food poisoning during storm power outages.

“First and foremost, don’t open your fridge or freezer doors unless necessary; adding an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. If available, add ice to the fridge to keep it at safe temperatures. The CFIA is also reminding the public spoiled food doesn’t necessarily smell bad.”

Friday, March 25, 2016

All About Fire Safety

Ensuring Safety Against Fires

What you need to know about fire safety. (Photo Credits)

Fire safety is everybody’s business. Fire safety tips and lessons are all over the community and in the internet so the business of knowing about it is actually easy if only an individual, or a family, will take time to read or listen. Firefighters

Today.com says fires are more dangerous now than house fires three decades ago.

“Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only 3 or 4 minutes. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen conducts a dramatic demonstration that shows why, and how you should prepare.”

Watch the video here.

Products and fire safety

Safety recalls are also aplenty to ensure that everyone remains safe against fires. For instance, this report shared by British website Manchester Evening News. Removing Mold

“It has become apparent that a selection of robes sold by the company do not meet fire safety rules and customers are being told their children should ‘immediately stop’ using them.”

Read about it here.

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More fire safety prevention tips can meantime be found over st the Red Cross’ official website.

“Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house 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.”

Check out their published post here.

How do you prevent fires in your home?

The Business of Fire Extinguishers

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The Business of Fire Extinguishers

Using Fire Extinguishers

Random notes on fire extinguishers. (Photo Credits)

Fire extinguishers help any home or establishment fight fire at the onset of an incident.

Not everyone with a fire extinguisher in their home though know the proper usage of a fire extinguisher.

This 13-year old boy featured over at Better India.com, does not only know how to use a fire extinguisher, he even ventured into making a low cost version of it. Removing molds

“Developed with the help of his science teacher, Karunai Das, the extinguisher has a heat sensor that detects a rise in temperature that could be caused due to friction. This triggers an alarm, which is connected to a water tank and a motor. A sprinkler that will douse the flames is activated without delay.”

Read the rest of the article here.

Let the bass work it

These students from the United States meantime came out with a fire extinguisher that puts put a fire with the use of sounds as featured in Fox News. Mold

“Two engineering students at George Mason University have created a potentially revolutionary fire extinguisher that uses sound to fight blazes. The brainchild of engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson, the device uses low frequency sound waves to extinguish fires.”

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In an ironic news though, a fire extinguisher factory burned down in Chicago, as shared by someecards.com

“Turns out fire extinguishers only help if you use them”

Watch the video clip here.

Do you have a fire extinguisher at home?

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Why you should stay vigilant against Molds

Watch out for Molds

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Not having molds in the home is something great. The thing is homeowners should remain vigilant against molds, and prevent its presence in the home. Removing Mold

Top Natural Remedies stressed vigilance against mold should be taken seriously.

“Mold is the term used for a large variety of microscopic fungi that requires moisture to survive. Some types of mold are not harmful, but generally, those kinds of mold that can be found in your home can make you sick. Because of this, it is important to make sure that you don’t have any mold and that your house is a safe environment for you and your family.”

After Flooding

Forked River Gazette meantime warned that Molds can simply grow in a home after a flooding incident.

“Mold growth is a common occurrence in flood-damaged homes and damp environments. Mold can become a problem in your home if there is enough moisture available to allow mold to thrive and multiply. Dampness in basements, walls, carpets, and wood provides an environment for mold to flourish.”

Check out the rest of the article here.

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Visual.ly meantime came up with an infographic that tell everything a homeowner may need to know about molds.

“Mold exposure can lead to a variety of health problems! The list includes respiratory problems, skin irritation, headaches, fatigue, and eye irritation.”

Check out the infographic here.

Have you ever detected mold in your home?

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Monday, February 29, 2016

How to avoid Kitchen Fires

Keep your kitchen free from fire hazards

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If there is one place in a home that utilizes open flame, it is the kitchen. Hence the vulnerability to kitchen fires and some accidents.

Homeowners should be well versed on safety measures to avoid kitchen fires, as well as what to do in case it happens in the home.

Wikidee shared some tips on how to avoid grease fires. MOLDS

“A kitchen grease fire can occur quite easily, and they are one of the most common causes of both kitchen fires and house fires in general. Kitchen grease fires occur when oil or grease that you are cooking with on the stove or even in the oven or grill becomes too hot. First the oil will begin to smoke, and then it will quickly catch fire. It can happen quickly, and it’s scary when it does. Unfortunately when a kitchen fire happens many people aren’t prepared on how to properly put them out, and you’ve only got a short window of time to deal with it yourself before it spreads so much that it would be unsafe for you to even attempt it.”

Read the rest of the article here.

More warnings and safety tips

British Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales issued fire safety warnings following a fire in their area that started in the kitchen of the home. Removing Mold

“Don’t use matches or lighters to light gas cookers. Spark devices are safer”

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Another British Fire Service Official Website, this time the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes meantime issued its own warnings against kitchen fires saying that more than half of residential fires are caused by fires that start from the kitchen.

“Don’t use your hob as an extension of your kitchen worktop by placing other items on it when you are not using it for cooking”

Watch their informational video here.

How do you avoid kitchen fire in your home?

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Best Ways to Clean your Home Upholstery

Home Upholstery Cleaning

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Cleaning upholstery can be very challenging especially when there are stains that have set-in into the furniture.

Stains may include everyday liquids such as drinks, oil, wine, and the like. Hard-to-clean stains may be those from mold or fire damage. And while a home owner will need professional upholstery help for mold and fire damage, clean up for minor issues such as spills can be done easily. Removing Mold

DIY Inspired for instance shared a great way to deep clean upholstery. “How do you keep up with that new sofa or chair look while protecting them from spilled wine, dinner parties, and messy kids? Vacuuming alone isn’t enough. When we moved into our home, we were very selective with the pieces of furniture we chose. We wanted to mix beauty and functionality. We love our giant couch (Mia calls it the “comfy couch”) and out wing backed dining room chairs. With a kid and consistent playdates, I needed to figure out how to deep clean upholstery like this.”

Read the rest of the post here.

Great Cleaning Tip

MOLDS Hometalk for its part shared the recipe for an all-around upholstery cleaner. “My Go-To Stain Remover for carpet and upholstery is…laundry detergent. Check out my blog for the steps to this SUPER EASY and QUICK clean-up for stains and spills on carpet, slipcovers, upholstery, etc…”

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The Road to Domestication meantime tackled that one upholstered furniture in any home, that usually needs to get cleaned – the couch!

“The long fiber sofas are also very capricious when it’s time for cleaning. The long fibers are perfect to accumulate greater dirt, sand and dust particles at the base of the fibers. The need for a monthly cleaning enhances when you have pets like cats and dogs, especially if they play on the sofa. In this case, you will definitely need a sanitizing agent to prevent the formation of pollens and allergens, while deodorizing the long fiber surfaces in the meantime. Another essential step is to pre-vacuum the entire surface of the sofa to remove all the bigger particles and pet hairs.”

Read the rest of the tips here.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Quick ways to get rid of bathroom molds

Remove bathroom molds in no time

There should be no space for molds in your bathroom (Photo Credits)

Molds quickly grow in the bathroom, simply because it is a favorable environment for them. Wet, damp, and not much air circulation unless there is a huge window, or the exhaust fan is turned on 24/7.

Healthy Food House shared a quick way to ge rid of these pesky, unsightly, and not to mention, health hazard. “The gaps between the tiles are constantly filled with black spots, as well as the bathtub edges. Apart from being unpleasant to the eye, the mold is a hygienic issue at the same time, which has its own negative consequences on our health. Due to an insufficient amount of air, constant moisture and warmness, the bathroom represents a perfect place for the development of mold. Normally, in order to prevent the formation of mold, you need to change these beneficial conditions for its formation. Hence, you need to frequently keep the windows open or the door while you are having a shower.”

Read the tips here.

Fast and Easy

Healthy Life Land meantime shared a video of how to quickly get rid of molds using products that can be found in the pantry. Removing Mold

“Besides looking gross, mold and mildew is dangerous to your health too. It occurs in areas with high humidity like the bathroom. There are many products that supposedly treat the issue, but the reality is that they are expensive and often ineffective. The dangerous chemicals inside these products can harm your health almost as much as the mold or mildew, so you need to find a natural solution that will solve the problem.”

Watch the video clip here.

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Top Rated Viral for its part shared this tip on how to easily remove molds.

“The bathroom is the hardest place to clean in any house. For starters, you have the toilet bowl (eww!). But then you also have that pesky mold that forms around the molding in the shower, which no amount of elbow grease seems to ever be able to get rid of. What you need is a simple little trick, and we’ve got just the thing. Just follow these simple instructions and you’ll be sending that mold to the great mildew castle in the sky.

Get the step by step instructions here.

So how do you remove molds in your home?

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