There are two types of people in this world: Those who look forward to spring cleaning, and those who don’t. Personally, I can relate to both of these types. On the one hand, by the time Spring comes around, my house is itching for a good scrub-down. The forgotten socks collecting dust underneath my bed...
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Asbestos used to be a beloved friend of the construction industry. Since the 1960’s, the lethal effects of this material have been discovered. But, we are still in the thick of this issue – specifically in our schools.
Asbestos was a popular product for an entire century since the 1880s. This man-made material is loved for its heat resistant properties, commonly used for insulation. If a building was built before the mid-twentieth century, it almost certainly contains asbestos in its lining. The issue is that when this material turns into dust, it can...
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In the era of quarantine, indoor air pollutants may be a greater cause for concern than ever.
We’d all like to believe that our weekly sweeping/mopping/dusting are enough to keep away all of those nasty toxins that could be harboring in our homes. Well unfortunately, that’s just not the case. Things like dust mite allergens, mold, bacteria, and fungi all present themselves upon the very surfaces that we eat, sit, play, and...