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Germs in your home

Tips, Tips, Tips

Latest Recalls

Halloween Ideas

Food Allergies in Infants

Germs in your home

Dr. Philip Tierno, director of New York University's microbiology department says the kitchen sink is the dirtiest place in most households—surpassing even your toilet bowls! Find out where germs are breeding in your house and how to eliminate them.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN
 
To get your kitchen sink clean: Use a germicide and a brush with chlorine and water.
Dishrags and sponges: Clean them in a washing machine with bleach. No one should use a sponge for more than a month.
Trashcans should be sprayed with a disinfectant every time you change the bag. If you see any liquid material, thoroughly wash it.
Air-dry everything. Dryness kills germs and prevents them from growing.
Humidifiers: Bacteria grow in the water and spreads when you run the humidifier. Before you add new water, thoroughly clean the system.
Dust mites: Vacuum your mattress, carpeting and drapery at a very high setting. You can also use a chemical cleaner you can buy in stores called benzyl benzoate. Impervious covers for your pillows and mattress will prevent dust mites from coming through.
Sheets, pillow casings and impervious casings should be washed in 150 degrees Fahrenheit every seven days.
Pillows functionally last 3–5 years.
Vacuum bags should be changed once a month.
Stuffed animals: Vacuum weekly and/or throw them in the dryer at a high setting to kill germs.
Experts say disposable razors are only good for three uses. They become dull, knick your skin, and the old skin cells become a breeding ground for infection.


Related Book
The Secret Life of Germs by Dr. Philip Tierno

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EMSL Analytical, Inc.
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Tips, Tips, Tips

Gardening Know-How

* Always cut flowers at a 45 degree angle
* If roses get saggy and soft, re-cut stems and lay them in warm water for an hour
* Preserve picks with a solution of 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of household bleach, 2 teaspoons of lime or lemon juice and 1 quart of lukewarm water.

Around the House

Get stains out of your carpet like magic with Spot Shot....the only catch is that you have to spray it right after the spill/accident takes place.  It just makes the stain disappear. 

Now that school is back in session its time for those after-school activities. Here are some quick cooking ideas that you can toss in the oven to bake while you are at practice or throw into the crock-pot.  If you have some ideas that you would like to toss my way please email me, I will try out your recipe and post it on the site.
 Easy Chicken/Beef Stew
 Bean 'n Beef Torta
 Quick and Easy Lasagna
 Baked Pork Chops
 Baked Chicken - add quick sides like mac and cheese, steamed carrots and green beans.
 

Latest Recalls

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Halloween Ideas

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Costume Ideas for children in wheelchairs

Halloween costumes and Masks

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