Knowledge Is The First Step To Living Longer Productive Lives
 
Healthy Indoor and Outdoor EnvironmentsKnowing which vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and air purifiers are the best to use to maintain a healthy indoor environment is the first step in a healthier indoor environment. Do you know all the pollutants in your home and how they are affecting you and your children's health?  Below is just one instance that may change your mind about investing in the healthier upkeep of your home.

 

This Is What Is In Every Home...and It is making you sick!

The bug, which is pictured, is the #1 bug in your home, and there are thousands of them on your bedding. In fact most homes have at least 10,000,000 (ten million) or more in their bedding, carpeting and furniture. mites
Wherever they may find a chunk of flaked skin, they will move in, over populate, and become a visitor until you kill them. Imagine sleeping with literally tens of thousands of them each night knowing they reproduce faster then bunnies! Read the full story and watch the video that shows you live bugs in your home right 


Air Purifiers

You would not believe what is making you sick in your own home, and it isn't just dust mites. There is a large selection of air purification systems on the market today. You can purchase a small space one to a whole house unit. Special portable models especially geared for removing pet allergens and others that allow you to clean the filters.
 
Not all air purifiers are good choices.  The brands we are suggesting are considered top of the line for deep filtration of the pollutants in your home, and that is what you want. 
 
 
 
Steam Cleaning
Lady Bug SteamerHard as we think we are trying to disinfect our homes, our efforts are minimal.  Unfortunately the cleaners and disinfectants that we are pressured into buying due to those convincing TV commercials, most likely are also making us sick.  A chemical is a chemical, and unless you are using vinegar and water, you are cleaning with chemicals.  Start with your dusting oils and polishes, floor scrubs, toilet disinfectants, shower and tub cleaners and start reading the labels.  The laundry detergent you use may also be a culprit, and your sticking that right under you and your family's nose every night.
 
Jiffy SteamerSteam cleaning is agent free!  It uses water and elbow grease.  However, steam cleaning will do absolutely nothing but help bacteria and bugs grow if you do not have a machine that gets hot, and stays hot enough to kill those bugs and bacteria.  The ones we recommend on our site get hot and stay hot.  The reviews were excellent.  Personally, I find the Jiffy to be the best and most versatile.  When not steaming to kill bacteria, press your clothing! 
 
 
 
 
 
Vacuum Cleaners
Rainbow Vacuum SystemThe vacuum is the beginning of your household cleaning to rid your home of dust, pet hair and all that dirt from shoes.  If you have defective vacuum, you really are only picking up the larger chunks and giving the dust and finer particles wings to fly!  Bad filtration, leaking canisters and improper vacuum designs are concerns with many vacuums on the market.  The effects of a bad vacuum can be a catalyst for allergies, headaches and even bacterial infections.  Mold spores are blown through the air as are mites, flea larvae, and pet dander.
Finding a good vacuum that is also affordable is not always the right way to go.  Finding a good vacuum that will save you money in the end is exactly the right choice.  Oreck has been a good, medium of the road vacuum.  Kirby has been around for a long time and still remains one of the top vacuums with extra features well worth the investment.  Lastly, the Rainbow vacuum is outstanding.   It can only be purchased from an authorized dealer, but with all the dealers now setting up stores on Ebay, you can order one without that salesman pitch.  You do not need to be convinced by a human being when you can see for yourself that it is a good machine.  Imagine being able to trap all those allergens in a canister of water.  Immediate capture and down the drain when your done!
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