I love it when mattress companies straight up tell you that there are chemicals leaching from their so-called “healthy” mattresses. But, you know, how bad could they really be?! One top manufacturer, Amerisleep, says that “A small percentage of owners…
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I love furniture shopping. My wallet takes a hit every time, but like most folks, I keep my furniture for ages, so it doesn’t happen very often. And because it’s such a rare occasion, I get pretty excited when the…
Who doesn’t love clean laundry? It looks good, it smells fresh, and if it’s straight from the dryer, then it feels nice and cozy too! My favorite is pulling a warm, hug-full of towels and sheets from the dryer and…
Do you remember that incident back in 2017, where thousands of American Airlines flight attendants, ticketing agents, and pilots became ill after putting on their new uniforms? While some suffered only rashes or hives, others had difficulty breathing and at…
In today’s chemical-filled world, unwanted toxins can fill your home in an instant and they can linger for ages. Sometimes the smell is strong and distinct. Other times it’s a faint trace of chemical smells that’s just enough to be…
The idea of ditching your supermarket cleaners for natural alternatives might seem a bit daunting at first. I had so many questions before I made the switch myself… Do natural cleaners really kill germs as well as bleach and ammonia?…
I remember, years ago, when I would spend hours scrubbing down my house with commercial cleaners. When I was done I’d think, “now, THAT’S the smell of clean!!” Those fumes somehow made for such a satisfying smell. Together with how…
For most of us, walking into a public restroom that’s just been cleaned with bleach, or even walking past someone who’s overdone it with the perfume, can be unpleasant. That sudden waft of chemicals can knock you back for a…