Walk down the cleaning aisle and “plant-based” is everywhere. It is on sprays, detergents, … Are Plant-Based Cleaning Products Really Safer? What the Word Leaves OutRead more
Month: July 2026
Green Cleaning Certifications: Which Logos Really Mean Something
A cleaning bottle can carry a leaf, a globe, a little green tick, and … Green Cleaning Certifications: Which Logos Really Mean SomethingRead more
Does Hydrogen Peroxide Work for Cleaning? What It Disinfects and How
Why does the same bottle of hydrogen peroxide disinfect properly one time and do … Does Hydrogen Peroxide Work for Cleaning? What It Disinfects and HowRead more
Does Vinegar Disinfect? What It Really Kills and What It Doesn’t
Vinegar has a reputation as a natural disinfectant. A spray bottle of diluted white … Does Vinegar Disinfect? What It Really Kills and What It Doesn’tRead more
Do PIV Units Work? A Clear Look at Positive Input Ventilation
Search for a fix for condensation or damp and you’ll trip over PIV units … Do PIV Units Work? A Clear Look at Positive Input VentilationRead more
How Long to Run a Bathroom Extractor Fan (And Why the Timing Works)
Why does the mould keep coming back in your bathroom, even though you run … How Long to Run a Bathroom Extractor Fan (And Why the Timing Works)Read more
Do Air Purifiers Help With Wildfire Smoke?
The sky outside has turned that strange orange-grey colour. You can smell the smoke … Do Air Purifiers Help With Wildfire Smoke?Read more
What Does CADR Mean, and Does a Higher Number Mean a Better Purifier?
Two air purifiers, side by side. One says CADR 250. The other says CADR … What Does CADR Mean, and Does a Higher Number Mean a Better Purifier?Read more
Do Natural Candles and Diffusers Really Have Fewer VOCs?
I burn candles through winter, scented and plain, and I diffuse essential oils now … Do Natural Candles and Diffusers Really Have Fewer VOCs?Read more
New Carpet Smell: What It Is, and How to Judge a Low VOC Label.
Long before any of my environmental science training, I remember buying new carpet and … New Carpet Smell: What It Is, and How to Judge a Low VOC Label.Read more