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Homemade Cleaning

Homemade Cleaning While there are some great “green” cleaning products out on the market right now, you may want to consider some homemade, ... ) Mold/Mildew Remover Add 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil to 2 cups of water in a spray bottle and shake it to blend. Spray directly on mold or mildew in your shower, on your shower curtain, or even [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 20:24:40

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Organic Cleaning and Housekeeping with Non Toxic Products

Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, and, ... organized—is tedious, but the book hits its groove in a chapter on "Organic Cleaning." Here, readers ... , sometimes almost straying dangerously off-topic. From preventing mold and mildew and controlling [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 19:47:20

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater ... cleaners even the natural stone. Innovative accessories complement the line. The DorsetTM [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:19

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Date: 2009-01-14 18:24:01

Health Threats If Mold Removal Is Neglected

Fungi are microorganisms that grow in every type of ecosystem and are found anywhere around the world. Fungi are nature’s recycling plants, which breaks down organic materials into basic nutrients that are absorbed back to nature to complete the cycle of life. Fungi include molds, yeast, mildew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:10:17

How To Get Cheap Water Removal Services

If you have a case of water damage in your home, you understand that you need to have water removed from you floor, carpet, walls, furniture, ... and everywhere else. Keeping ones home saturated for more than 48 hours can result to further structural damages. Just as worrying is the possible growth of mold and mildews ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 11:15:02

Bye Bye BathroomJanuary 9, 2009

Can you believe I didn’t take pictures of the garden this week, a sin right. Well I have good reason, I dropped my camera and it broke the lens ... I thought I would share about our lovely leak in the attic.We had a leak in the attic over the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42

Boon…Frog Pod and Bath Toys Review

We had a major problem in our bathroom. Toys, washcloths, puffs, shampoos, soaps, you name it, they were taking over ... of designer toys and srubbies. These toys are non absorbent which means less likely to attract mold and mildew! The foam pieces are great to get wet and stick them to the shower walls. What great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:04:00

Saving Thousands With Duluth House Painters

Home ownership is the American Dream, yet it seems to be one project after another and repair after repair ... has penetrated the wood of your house. Mildew and mold can be green, brown, white or black ... if you tackle it right away. When paint falls, it leaves your house exposed to mold, sun-damage, rotting [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 17:59:33

The extreme benefits of Natural mold removers

After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... these mold and mildew cleaners. Who would of ever thought that a organic rust removers can get ris ... cleaning products that are turning some heads as well. Many people experience mold growth in their home [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 19:44:42

My 2nd Intro and a few Questions

Hi. I believe this is only my second post and I know this is my second time introducing myself ... I clean it? I heard on this forum to wipe down the entire closet pots etc w/Clorox Disinfectant ... can you avoid mold and mildew at all stages of life including drying/curing? And if you still end [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:50:57

Complete Guide to Bathrooms by Black and Decker

Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes ... the trouble of dealing with mold and mildew as well as other common bathroom problems. The section ... inspection. Not many people realize that they may need to get a permit to install a new bathroom [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 13:06:49

The joys and benefits of Mold and mildew cleaners

After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... as well. Now people that have mold problems in their home are using these mold removers are taking care of black mold without endangering other members of the family including pets. If you are worried [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 19:12:48

Stinky coils?

As per usual...I need help.We started noticing a musty smell in the house, and we think it's coming from the heat registers. It's a musty, mildewy, damp crawlspace kind of smell (but our inside coil and ductwork ... that there are several possibilities here. One is mildew and mold on the inside coils and drip pan-- something [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 12:25:00

Winterizing your home

Getting cabin fever with all the bad winter weather? The EPA said that the average home has 2-5 times more pollution than outside air ... to rinse out of your home during winter. Instead, get rid of mold and mildew with a solution of two ... on warmer days, I turn off my heat and open the windows to let some fresh air in. I remove my shoes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:33:47

Sigh...

My bronchitis doesn't seem to be improving. I still have a day left on my Z-Pack, so here's hoping... Living in mildew and mold and going on little sleep probably hasn't improved the situation any ... of our moldy carpet is out of the houseBeerman was starting a cleaning process (vs. a clean [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 13:59:36

Beading Threads

When I first started beading, (a long time ago) beaders were fairly limited in the selection of thread choices used to string or weave beads. Because cottons thread deteriorate, break, or mold and mildew, beaders commonly used nylon thread or, believe it or not, dental floss as their beading medium. But as times have evolved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:12:00

Comics Economics, Part 10

This one should be a given for comic book fans, but...Crime does not pay ... in such an insecure location, which would also be prone to dampness, mildew and mold? Plus, the boxes ... chance the owner would recognize the books as being stolen. (How many people have 100 mint-condition [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 22:10:00

Eco-Friendly Ways to Manage Tricky Trash

While those of us living a green lifestyle are committed to practicing the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) ... , drain openers, oven cleaners, glue, mold and mildew removers, automotive oil, paint strippers, thinners, and removers, and grease and rust removers, first consider your family's safety and the health [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 10:00:27

The eco way of cleaning stains

Removing a stain is easy these days, but this is going to involve chemicals and other unethical means. Or does it? ... . Medicines, Herbs (Turmeric), Chemicals: 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Mildew: Vinegar. Mold: Vinegar ... . Chocolate: Soak in detergent and launder. If stain remains, soak in an enzyme-based stain remover [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 13:00:05

Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality

(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season ... (NADCA). “The warm environment can also be a haven for mold and mildew, all of which can cause air ... of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria and very small [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 18:12:26

What would happen if you ate one of those silica gel packets?

Well, for one thing, you’d be eating a misnomer. Silica gel isn’t actually a gel, but a granular form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) ... in museums and libraries to guard against rust, corrosion, tarnishing, mildew, mold and spoilage. Risk Assessment So what happens if you decide to defy the warning on the packet, defy the social [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 03:07:55

Hospitality-Industry.com | News | Ideal Green Hotel Guestrooms

Ideal Green Hotel Guestrooms Tell-a-Friend Hotel guests and clients are driving the greening of the hotel industry ... products and HVAC filters changed appropriately •Houseplant to help clean indoor air •Washable glasses ... that can encourage mold and mildew •Recycled bathroom paper products •Ceiling fan •Newspaper on request [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 12:27:09

The Almighty Rug Cleaner

Fall is approaching fast and with this time of year comes cookouts, dinner parties and holiday parties ... you have mold or mildew stains on your carpet try using ... . If you have only a few simple spots that you?d like to treat then getting a can of stain remover followed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 11:59:34

Basic Housekeeping – Cleaning Tile & Grout

Time to clean the bathroom? Perhaps not your favorite chore, but a necessary one ... up between floor tiles. If you keep your bathroom as dry as can be, mold and mildew will be less ... . The task is frequently made more difficult because of the effects of water or moisture. Mildew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:57:06

Boon Innovates Baby Products for Modern Parents

Parents today are no longer limited to the standard fare of baby products available in the market ... . These designer toys do not absorb water, reducing mold and mildew, and are designed to fit little hands ... products. Each item is designed to make everyday tasks of cleaning easier and fun. Often combining [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 03:24:23

How To Tile A Shower

By Matt Morgan This article offers practical tips and advice on how to tile a shower cubicle. Copyright (c) ... barrier is intact and still doing its job. A vapor barrier prevents mold and mildew from forming ... prepared ahead of time. To do this, you will first need to need to remove the old tiles and clean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 23:02:50

Dehumidifiers News - Crawl Space Dehumidifier

A speck space will cure bulging shingles Boston Sphere, United States - Oct 11, 2008 And be unavoidable to insulate the crawl space ceiling ... . Be undeviating your home is mold and mildew uninhibited Spencer Daily Reporter, IA - Sep 24, 2008 Tons crawlspaces require a crawlspace dehumidifier to keep the mold at bay. * Carefully Entirely Visible [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 00:32:36

Twisted, Sister

Twisted, Sister January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments Here’s a unique approach to a front wall. [ ... twisted fence columns curb appeal bad MLS photos ugly home house Phoenix real estate A horrible attempt at sponge painting. Makes it look like there’s tons of mold and mildew in the bathroom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:25:12

Simple Water Damage Restoration Tips For Homeowners

Water damage usually occurs in homes when there are pipes that burst or when the home’s water system suffers from a leak and it goes unnoticed for a ... long time. When this happens, some furniture and areas of the house are damaged due to prolonged contact with water. Molds and mildew may also grow in ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 08:10:05

Keeping Clean

One of the most important things we mothers want to achieve is to keep the home clean and worry-free. Why so? ... toothbrushes are also helpful. Mold killers as well as mildew killers. Vinegar and citrus juice as nontoxic alternatives. Baking soda for cleaning counter tops as well as eliminating odors [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 14:13:39

Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Tabletop Humidifier

A space-saving and portable cool mist ultrasonic humidifier perfect for offices and bedrooms that uses nano-silver technology to naturally inhibit bacteria, mold and mildew from growing in the water tank for healthier mist generation and a cleaner breathing environment. Click Here: Read Full Post [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:48:41

Day 202, Year 3: Giving Thanks from Malaysia

Day 202, Year 3: Giving Thanks from Malaysia Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Weather: Partly Sunny Day with Sprinkles Here and There Location: ... into that locker and wrecked havoc. After using every mold and mildew remover I have, most ... and then continued to put layers of fiberglass on throughout the day. I worked on trying to get mildew stains [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 13:37:00

15 Strange New Uses For Vodka

’’ At least three of these useful remedies are for problems caused by vodka in the first place ... , let set five minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew. To clean ... but he was so kind to clean your sheets the next morning and buy you a breakfast burrito. Screw vodka. To remove [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 17:42:37

The HIGH COST of Selling Your Book by Robin Jay

Thank you for having me on “Be My Guest,” Dorothy. I’d like to take this opportunity to share some important information with you and your guests ... or more books is not a problem for me. Plus, living in the desert eliminates the threat of mold or mildew [more...]

Date: 2007-08-10 11:00:00

Call a Halifax Home Inspector - Your Dream Home May Be Sick!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:37:16

Molds Everywhere in the House

Eww.. Imagine if you’re house is really full of moldse Disgusting! ... . And for just additional fact, Molds and mildew grow overnight from small spores and after a week of no treatment, it has scattered across its original area covering a bigger space. Remember: The key to mold [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 12:34:36

Galveston Update

Since Hurricane Ike, I read the Galveston County News every day. It's been almost two months ... to be hauled away. Some of the historic houses already had water remediation contractors checking things ... , things that don't mold, mildew or rust [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 04:58:00

Is Your Dream Home Sick - Halifax Home Inspector To The Rescue!

Date: 2008-09-18 13:07:23

Caring for Your Greenhouse in Winter

January brings harsh weather to most parts of the U.S. Depending on where you live, your greenhouse may have to deal with snow, high winds, driving rain, hail, or ice storms. Mold, mildew, and moss may get their start during cool, wet weather [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:22:03

Coolaroo Foldable Pet Bed

Just like the original Coolaroo Pet Bed the new Folding Pet Bed provides outstanding comfort and durability all in a collapsible design making it ... for pets. This high-density polyethylene fabric "breathes" and resists mold mildew and moisture making ... and water from a garden hose. $79.99 | Dog Houses | Read more... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:08:19

MonkeyGirl, Buy Some Vodka!

(Disclaimer: I don't know if any of these "remedies" work. I've not tried them ... the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean . The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew. (Ewww ... in parentheses are my thoughts. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 22:05:59

A New House and a Familiar Place...

Hey all - just wanted to drop everyone a line and touch base. Right after Christmas I moved from where I was living to a house on SAM Center ... mildew and mold is a huge problem. I will be taking on this project this coming week. Pastor Julio [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:39:00

Fixing a tent

To follow up on Kaytie’s Pitching a Tent blog post, here’s one on fixing a balky tent. Backpacker Magazine has this great guide to making easy minor repairs to your ailing tent. They cover everything from mending a stuck zipper, to removing mold & mildew from your outdoor palace [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 18:04:13

Under construction

When we purchased this house in 2005, it had 1 3/4 baths ... the past three years we have fought a losing battle against mold and mildew in the upstairs bathroom ... the drain, they had to have us remove the plumbing fixtures and tear out the wall in the downstairs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:29:45

Saving mother earth by using Mold cleaner

A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever ... while using these mold remover. Could you believe that car rust removal can destroy rust without ... in their home and now are finding out that these mold and mildew cleaners are the best way to remove toxic [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:27:21

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Date: 2009-01-18 14:33:34

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Date: 2009-01-17 15:26:21

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Date: 2009-01-20 15:27:35

Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.

Date: 2009-01-05 15:11:51

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