At least 1 CO alarm should be installed in your home, and preferably in hallways near bedrooms. Ideally, a CO alarm is installed on every floor, just like smoke alarms. Make sure these are all certified (CSA, cUL, ULC or cETL) and that you test them and replace their batteries regularly.
At least 1 CO alarm should be installed in your home, and preferably in hallways near bedrooms. Ideally, a CO alarm is installed on every floor, just like smoke alarms. Make sure these are all certified (CSA, cUL, ULC or cETL) and that you test them and replace their batteries regularly.
Dust and dust mites that accumulate in bedding can cause reactions and make pre-existing conditions like asthma worse.
Use covers on your pillows and mattresses and wash bedding weekly in hot water.
Dust and dust mites that accumulate in bedding can cause reactions and make pre-existing conditions like asthma worse.
Use covers on your pillows and mattresses and wash bedding weekly in hot water.
Dust and dirt accumulates in your home and can cause allergic reactions. Clean hard surfaces with a wet mop or cloth and use a vacuum weekly (ideally one with HEPA filter).
Dust and dirt accumulates in your home and can cause allergic reactions. Clean hard surfaces with a wet mop or cloth and use a vacuum weekly (ideally one with HEPA filter).
Too-low humidity may aggravate skin allergies and cause respiratory infections; high humidity can lead to mould. Use humidifiers or dehumidifiers to control humidity levels in your home.
Too-low humidity may aggravate skin allergies and cause respiratory infections; high humidity can lead to mould. Use humidifiers or dehumidifiers to control humidity levels in your home.
Materials like composite wood (MDF), paint, varnish, glue, and even formaldehyde can be used in furniture production, which can all give off VOCs. Look for ‘low emission’, ‘low VOC’ or ‘TSCA Title VI compliant’ labels on furniture, cabinets, countertops, and flooring.
Materials like composite wood (MDF), paint, varnish, glue, and even formaldehyde can be used in furniture production, which can all give off VOCs. Look for ‘low emission’, ‘low VOC’ or ‘TSCA Title VI compliant’ labels on furniture, cabinets, countertops, and flooring.
Candles and incense can release any or all of these indoor air pollutants, which can be harmful if inhaled.
Candles and incense can release any or all of these indoor air pollutants, which can be harmful if inhaled.
Inhaling loose powders that contain talc may be harmful to your lungs. However, there are no health concerns from breathing in pressed-powder products, such as pressed powder makeup.
Avoid using products containing talc on the female genital area as it has been linked to ovarian cancer.
Inhaling loose powders that contain talc may be harmful to your lungs. However, there are no health concerns from breathing in pressed-powder products, such as pressed powder makeup.
Avoid using products containing talc on the female genital area as it has been linked to ovarian cancer.
As long as you don’t disturb that older paint (with sanding, or scraping for example), painting over it is an acceptable option.
As long as you don’t disturb that older paint (with sanding, or scraping for example), painting over it is an acceptable option.
Lock up your prescription drugs, over the counter medications, cannabis products, and natural health products. Keep them in their child-resistant packaging, out of sight and out of reach of children and pets.
Lock up your prescription drugs, over the counter medications, cannabis products, and natural health products. Keep them in their child-resistant packaging, out of sight and out of reach of children and pets.