How to Remove Odor

Painting the interior and exterior of our dwelling spaces has been an important factor in both looks and functionality. However, many worry about the possible toxicity of chemical emissions from paint. The following will discuss the health hazards of paint emissions and solutions to this problem. (more…)

What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

Multiple chemical sensitivity, also known as MCS, can best be described through a scenario. Let’s say that you get on the subway and sit next to someone that has a lovely smelling perfume or cologne on. Although it smells nice, it is also very strong and suddenly your eyes begin to water and you begin to sneeze uncontrollably. After getting off the subway, you pass a florist on the street that is spraying his flowers with pesticides. This also makes your eyes water and forces you to sneeze constantly. This is an example of what a person with MCS goes through. MCS is a world-wide health problem that is caused by our toxic environment. It is characterized by an extreme sensitivity to chemicals. (more…)

Air fresheners are commonly used to mask unpleasant odors in the home and other environments. What is not known about these air fresheners, especially the scented ones, is that they contain chemicals that are hazardous to humans. A wide range of health problems have been reported after exposure to air fresheners. (more…)

Anyone who loves the smell of new cars should be forewarned that the chemicals producing that smell can be hazardous to a person’s health. A 2001 study conducted by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in 2001 and a 2006 report released by the Ecology Center which is entitled, “Toxic at Any Speed: Chemicals in Cars and the Need for Safe Alternatives,” both show that the chemical smells given off by new cars are infect toxic and make people sick. (more…)

If you’d like to be certain that the odor-removing products you’re buying are green, then here’s what you need to know:

Odors can be removed in three ways: you can mask it, capture it, or convert it. Most chemicals that remove odors combine these three functions into one product. That way, it can handle many different types of odors including pet, tobacco, and trash odors. However, it wasn’t until recently that pressure came upon chemical companies to improve their products to become more environmentally friendly. (more…)

Removing odor improves indoor air quality and health in your home. Some odors are not simply unpleasant but can actually be detrimental to your well-being. (more…)