Make your new years resolution a clean and healthy home!
(The Daily Dish) A good, deep cleaning of your carpets and flooring not only makes your space sparkle and look fresh but can help extend the lifespan of your flooring. Jake Stone with Zerorez can vouch for that! Zerorez cleans differently, their goal is to extend the life of your carpet. They don’t want it to get […]
Valley News – With surge in COVID-19 cases, area EMS crews are stretched thin
LEBANON — The surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations is leading to a troubling secondary trend: a surge in calls to first responders. Emergency medical services are experiencing a spike in 911 calls – and a demand on resources and equipment – as a result of the spread of COVID-19 variants, taxing personnel and resources in the […]
Health Benefits of Indoor Air Quality
The benefits of indoor air quality go far beyond the comfort of your home. Poor indoor air quality can lead to respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer. While you may not notice any symptoms now, they will appear over time and can be debilitating. When you notice these signs, you should consult your doctor, the […]
UNHCR – Thousands of DR Congo refugees in Zambia opt to head home
A Congolese refugee prepares to return home to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Mantapala settlement, Zambia. © UNHCR/Bruce Mulenga Nearly 5,000 refugees who fled violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) four years ago are opting to head home voluntarily from Zambia in coming months, with the first 100 people setting out […]
Three smart ways to ensure your guests are safe around your house
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it lots of changes. One of the things that has been affected is gatherings. If you are planning to host your family or friends this holiday season, then it is important that you thoroughly prepare. Disinfect your house One of the best things you can do is to make […]
10 of the Dirtiest Places in Your Home (That You Didn’t Know About) and How to Clean Them
Cleaning tips: You can dust or vacuum the skirting boards. Consider a long feather duster or a vacuum attachment so you don’t have to bend over. Or, clean the surface with warm water and soap. And, if your skirting boards have hard scuff marks, then a Magic Eraser is the perfect tool. Air vents Did […]
Green Fingers: Cuttings: Something from nothing
I am busy in the garden at the moment taking lots of cuttings. I already have dozens which have rooted and ready to pot on. At different stages of the year we can all take cuttings from plants that we own. In this way we can easily increase our stock at practically no cost. Start […]
Understanding Infection Control Options & Strategies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have become more aware of the air that they breathe and how to best protect themselves from harmful pathogens in the air. This is not the first pandemic; nor will it be the last. The world has had eight pandemics since the year 1900, including the Spanish flu, which […]
Stop yourself from falling sick; top 5 tips
Phones, tablets, laptops and other gadgets were already being much used and abused, but the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic made them even more important and they are now in your hands almost 24/7! Which also means you more prone to catch the coronavirus from the surface of these devices. Phones, tablets, and computers […]
Covid-19 Home Recovery Survival Guide: How to disinfect your room and other precautions
SINGAPORE – Home recovery is now the default care management model for people infected with Covid-19 who have mild or no symptoms. While those on the Home Recovery Programme (HRP) must isolate themselves in a room and refrain from interacting with anyone, there is a higher risk of other people living in the same home […]