Visiting family

Yesterday we had a little family get together with my sister-in-law and her kids. We gave them the presents we bought for them and played with them ( ... the house with gloves, mold killer in one hand and a cleaning cloth in the other. How can people [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:13:12

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Better, Faster, Eco-Friendly Mold Removal Technologies

Traditionally, mold removal would mean physical removal of mold, sanitization and disinfection of contaminated area, drying of cleaned surface, and running of HVAC system or air purifier. This kind of mold removal process usually entails the use of harmful chemicals and air purifier that produces ozone. Today, many new mold removal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 14:45:03

The magical wonders of Natural mold remover

If you ask any person who has recently purchased a new house i bet they will bring up that new home smell ... out that there are some many advantages to using these mold removers. Could you believe that car rust removal ... cleaning products that are turning some heads as well. Now people that have mold problems [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 19:34:02

Eve on stages of poorness

Eve on stages of poorness The economic slow-down has effected many people; some that I know well, some I am merely acquaintances with, ... holdings. The first to go? The niceties. The cleaning lady. The new cabinets or moldings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:56:35

Happy New Years

This was another productive and successful year for the Office of the Public Advocate. In the past year, Betsy Gotbaum pushed for the clean-up of environmental hazards at parks ... mold and pest infestations in city apartments (among other accomplishments). The Office [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 16:56:17

How to Paint Plastic or Vinyl Exterior Shutters

How to Paint Plastic or Vinyl Exterior Shutters January 14th, ... to clean them before painting. If mildew or mold is present, kill it using a mixture of one part bleach ... with detergent and water to remove any dirt or chalking. Rinse off the soap with a hose, and allow [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:23:57

...but I'm losing weight again

I was at dinner with some friends a couple weeks ago. Some of them had worked at their jobs for 7 or 10 or 14 years ... the fancy flatscreen TVs. Then I used their showers which were also shiny and clean, and not scary and possibly covered in mold like the ones at the downtown YMCA. I kind of fell in love with the fancy [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 13:06:06

Indoor Air Quality in the Winter

Indoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ... , including VOCs, mold, and dust mites. Household cleaning and maintenance products, personal care [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 20:41:41

Fenway Food Probably Dirty

How clean do you think that hot dog is that you're eating when you're sitting at Fenway cheering on the Red Sox? ... at Fenway failed city inspections a couple of times in April until they finally passed almost ... odor from stand" and to "clean drains to remove odor."Yum ... black mold-like substances [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 11:04:01

Let’s Play Clean!

My son has this on again off again relationship with the bathtub.  Somedays he wants to play all day ... is one of three Kid Kleen products that are being introduced this fall.  This new line of bath activity toys strive to make getting clean fun.  Be sure to look for the Mold M Play Soap and Activity Kit [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 10:35:08

Property Preservation & Services

Preservation and maintenance of all properties. Clean outs, debris removal. Mold removal and other environmental services. Board ups, lock replacements. Lawn maintenace Serving moste of Chicago [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 12:45:43

The Big Bang Theory

"All I need is a healthy ovum and I can grow my own Leonard Nimoy! ... -The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis-the show opens with a debate on how Superman gets his tights clean ... -In-Their-Mother's-Basement mold of nerdom-which is not that far from my own nerdiness. One of the nerds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 17:47:00

Stuff at Monticello and Fun Finds

My main squeeze was out of town this weekend and just happened to be coming home at the same time I was headed to Monticello today so we made a plan to meet up there and have a bite to eat. While there I was able to do a little cleaning and drop ... to Isabel, ironing thingy, santa chocolate mold, pie/plate stand) and finally the Red White and Blue [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 22:21:00

Jessica Jane of Petite House

Jessica makes the sweetest tiny clay houses and if you haven't seen them, ... . *sarcasm* Rolling up over 100 tiny balls of clay is probably as fun as cleaning the shower. I mold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:00:00

Lighter Than Air

There's an odd lightness to being removed from your usual life and out of reach of your amassed things ... with the tropical brightness that has always felt buoyant to me and clean. Its white tile floors and white ... of the mold in this part of the world, that cleanliness will be fleeting unless I get my act in gear [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 04:06:00

Insurance Restoration

24 Hour Emergency Services, 1 Hour Response Time. J&M Keystone of San Diego: Flood and Water Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage, Carpet Cleaning and Mold Remediation, Call Today 800-368-2757 jmkey [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 18:33:08

How to Paint Plastic or Vinyl Exterior Shutters

Can outdoor plastic window shutters be painted, and if so what kind of paint should be used? ... . If the shutters have been around a while, you’ll need to clean them before painting. If mildew or mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:23:57

Guest Review: Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake (By Victoria, my daughter!)

Cathy Marie Hake weaves a heart-rending story about a young girl society is trying to force into an acceptable mold ... she never knew accept her? Will this be a fresh, clean beginning for Ruth?I grew up as a misfit, never ... acceptable mold. He treasures us as we are, and Jesus makes the difference in where and how we fit.Cathy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 17:00:00

Waves and Swans: Black Marks (on Swans)

Mr Taleb in The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable makes an essentially clean distinction between “Mediocristan” and “Extremistan” ( ... that physical mold … don’t become swimmers or cyclists. While there is indeed (in cycling) some body types [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 02:59:14

6 Tips for Organizing the Entryway to Your Home…

Ok! ... when the umbrellas are dry to throw the water out before mold sets in.) 5. Have a place to hang ... cleaning, library books, etc. need to have a place by the door so you will remember them on the way [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 06:43:39

Keep Your Construction Project On Track

Without Munters MCS construction drying services, project progress can be delayed which can result in financial penalties, ... Commercial Mold Remediation Disaster Planning Disaster Restoration Commercial Hurricane, Storm Clean ... to immediately and cost effectively speed the drying process.   Through their deep understanding [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 16:19:15

Munters Corporation for all your commerical restoration needs

 Munters Corporation, MCS Division is a global leader in Commercial Fire & Water Damage Restoration and Humidity Control ... Commercial Mold Remediation Disaster Planning Disaster Restoration Commercial Hurricane, Storm Clean ... who are standing ready around-the-clock and have both the knowledge and equipment to mitigate your loss [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 14:17:26

Recycled Hammock

Oh, you comfy hammock...you mock me, don't you? I was so happy to get this brand new hammock in the mail recently ... it's nylon, it won't mold or mildew, making it a comfy and clean choice for outdoor use [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 16:14:46

There is a new giveaway over at SITS!

There is a new giveaway over at SITS! Go check it out! The WONDERFUL people at Bissell are donating a new...... Healthy Home Vacuum. * Non-Stop Suction: for superior cleaning *Airtight HEPA Filtration System: collects 99 ... mites and mold spores. Purifies the air while you are vacuuming! *Microban Antimicrobial Protection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 03:59:56

Sans Temps Morts: Friday

Live without dead time on Friday with Hauschka, Tom Brousseau, Mikhail Simonyan, Sightings, USAISAMONSTER, Lemuria ... setting up in the basement. And then twangy country-folk to clean your pallete in between. +++ E4E1 ... from a similar mold: simple, catchy punk rock with a 90s-ish pop bent and lots of energy. It’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 15:28:14

I Want the Devil to Keep My Place Clean!

I’m pretty obsessed with cleaning. Not only do I find it to be therapeutic but also I seem to have the ability to draw inspiration when I’m cleaning ... a number of products that will help me “enjoy” my cleaning experience more. I have the all-surface ... the mold off the spaces between each of my bathroom tile) and sponges (to scrub the kitchen counter [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 19:14:33

General Housekeeping

In general blog upkeep news, I finally updated my Review Guidelines to reflect that I have a Sony Reader, ... old when someone links to one of my posts. Just sayin'. In more cleaning news, I spent my morning ... from all the dust, mold and god knows what else was on some of those books. I probably should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 00:06:21

Soooo glad it's over

I suffered a mini meltdown yesterdaythe after Christmas meltdownI had to go to bed and pull the covers over my headconsidering I baked 12 dozen cookiesand wrapped at least 50 presentswhile cleaning cooking, shoppingcaring for animals ... so they wouldn't mold this morning her legs wouldn't workshe had peed herselfthe vet told meif she doesn't lose [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:53:00

How Do You Clean a Moldy Aluminum Moka Pot?

Saved By: Miia Ranta | View Details | Give ThanksTags: aluminium, coffee, mildue, mold, mildew, cleaning, reference, howto, kitchen [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 21:55:27

Why I Currently Hate the Snow

I don't usually hate snow, but today I loathe it. It has been snowing in Utah since yesterday afternoon when I got back from Borders with my ... to get home. And, unfortunately for me, last night was not one of my nights I got a covered parking ... . So it took 10 minutes to clean off my car and break out of the parking mold. And then I got stuck [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:28:00

Top 20 household uses of baking soda

There are so many uses for baking soda. The first time I picked up a box to use in a recipe I realized I could put it in my refrigerator to get rid ... ater. This clay is completely non toxic. Children can mold it, let it dry and paint their creations. 10. Clean vegetables and fruits with baking soda: sprinkle in water, soak and rinse the produce. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 19:25:04

Pantry Moth Traps

If you're having a problem with moths in your home, you might have pantry moths that feed on flour and grains in your kitchen or pantry ... , you can also find cleaning products for your roof, fence, deck and siding, mold cleaner, sanitizers [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 01:33:04

Cheap Is Not Better: Ceramic Tile Flooring

by Peter Wilson When determining the flooring that you want for your room, there are a few things that you want to keep in mind ... of temperature fluctuations or humidity, then they may form mold that you will have to remove with a special cleaning solution. This solution can be found in home [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 17:31:35

The Many Bathtub Styles For Your Bathroom

In this article we will go over the types of bathtubs not commonly known by most people ... from looking great copper is a clean material and is resistant to having bacteria and mold growing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 21:04:59

Houseplants: Fresh Air From a Pot!

Photo by madaise via Flickr During the winter months, when it is really cold outside, ... , tile floors, carpet, clothing and cleaning supplies.  While outgassing can continue for long periods ... dander, mold spores and dust mites: These items contribute to poor indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:00:52

Studio Spiff Up

Whenever things get too messy in here, I avoid my projects.  I've also noticed how poorly lit this corner gets after dark ... .  All you need is something with good structure and a nice shape that won't give you black mold or fall to pieces in transit.  Give a good cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 14:37:17

Sniffles and Sneezing and Stuffy OH MY!

It's that time of year again (and I'm not talking about Christmas). The season every Mother dreads......the cold and flu season ... a new GermFree Humidifier that sanitizes the water for pure, clean warm mist to provide worry-free ... % of bacteria, mold and spores. The latest in anti-bacterial technology, this humidifier is ideal for making [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 02:14:00

When my husband left for exercise class this morning I had strict instructions to start cleaning off the bookshelves in his office. He had found mold on a number of the books, so he's in high gear today. I started ... it killed the Romans and now it's killing me. Will ya won't ya can't cha Don't ya wanta Won't [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 15:34:08

saramcpherson: As if you thought my posts couldn’t get any more...

saramcpherson: As if you thought my posts couldn’t get any more boring, HERE IS MY COLLECTION OF ICE CUBE TRAYS. Clockwise from left: Hearts, Big Legos (originally intended for use as a brownie mold), Tiny ... , in which case I serve them in very clean glasses. MY LIFE IS SO EXCITING!! *headdesk* Honestly, I’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:29:03

Munters MCS: The construction drying experts

Without Munters MCS construction drying services, project progress can be delayed which can result in financial penalties, ... Commercial Mold Remediation Disaster Planning Disaster Restoration Commercial Hurricane, Storm Clean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 20:03:34

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

$50 Gift Certificate to Sugarplum Dreams

$50 Gift Certificate to Sugarplum Dreams December 2nd, 2008 Melanie Posted in Giveaway, ... up, rinse them off, then hang them up to drain.  It makes clean up so much easier.  And it reduces the mold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:18:25

The joys and benefits of Mold cleaners

If you ask any person who has recently purchased a new house i bet they will bring up that new home smell ... cleaning products that are turning some heads as well. Most families that have black mold ... for the upcoming years. Try and do some research on which cleaning products will help you the best at what task [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:53:44

HOW-TO: Detox Your Home

Who knew that the everyday products we use to keep our homes spic and span, could be harming us? According to Jana at care2 ... in the pan can breed mold and other bacteria. READ MORE. 3. Use non-toxic cleaning supplies. Eco ... , which release chemical odors and gases into your house almost the second they are taken [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:56:18

LaZorro Creates Eco-Friendly Virtual World For Latina Tweens

I call him LáZorro (with an á, damn it!) because of his keen sense of right and wrong ... through games and challenges. It definitely has a green focus. Adding plants and cleaning up a habitat ... , or had to fit into a specific mold and that their only interests are picking hair colors or shopping [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 01:30:00

Hallelujah For The Dryer-Fixer Guy!

So, The Husband and I have been out of a dryer for about 10 months.  The dryer decided to stop drying clothes around February ... , and had him come check things out.  He told us it was a "ventilation and mold issue."  Air wasn't moving ... that!When I have no clean underthings to wear, and have to default to the hot pink ones I got for Christmas a few [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 03:24:00

McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner

About a year ago I moved into an apartment in SF that has some problems ... shoots hot, pressurized steam at things.  This jet of vapor disintegrates and sterilizes mold, removes ... of mercury and uranium-238 if it could clean metal surfaces so they look brand new.  But that stuff doesn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:39:12

K2LD and The House At Astrid Hill

K2LD is a great independent architecture company that have some real treasures in their design portfolio ... it the Sensibility Of Architecture and this is what their website says about it; “The senses mold the intricate ... . From this picture you can see all the clean lines and linear graphic forms that the [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 10:00:50

Green Cleaning

My sister-in-law, Mary, just moved to a new house. While moving she threw out all her harsh chemical cleansers, and now Mary is "going green" ... . It is effective in removing mold and mildew and acts as an anti fungal. It is helpful in laundry cleaning ... : use an old toothbrush and straight vinegar to restore the white grout. ~Mold and Mildew: mix 3 TBS [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 13:00:00

interview #11

interview with SALLY COOKplease describe an 'online interactive elderly cat' ... us all the time every day. they can cause negative health effects like mood swings and memory impairment ... the mold in my bathroom? (it's all over the ceiling. i cleaned it off once and it came back again [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 14:38:00

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