Download or read book The Complete Guide to Household Chemicals written by Robert J. Palma and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author answers questions regarding a wide array of everyday products.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Household Chemicals written by Robert J. Palma and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents comprehensive knowledge of food preservatives, cleaners, personal hygiene products, and other items that we've come to depend on. This book aims to encourage intelligent shopping, teach ways to use products more wisely, and show how we can do our part to help the environment by safely disposing of household chemicals.
Download or read book The Consumer s Guide to Household Chemicals written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Eco Friendly House Cleaning written by Anne Kocsis and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years throughout the 20th Century, the conveniences of household cleaning items was such that no one asked where they came from or what they contained. Today, the consciousness of many consumers has started to advance due to ongoing environmental and economic concerns. For that reason, dozens of new products have developed on the market from Simple Green to Seventh Generation. In addition to these green conscious products though, there are hundreds of ways you can change your house cleaning and maintenance to be eco-friendly, even making your own cleaning materials out of everyday items that have zero environmental impact. This book will guide you through the process of both recognizing and utilizing the most advanced eco-friendly house cleaning technology around, as well as tried and true cleaning methods that have been around for centuries. You will learn all the necessities of green cleaning basics, starting with what your current cleaning products do to the environment, your home, and even your health. You will learn the necessary steps you need to take to transition your kitchen to green products as well as your bathroom, laundry, bedroom, and even the lights you use around your home. Learn how you can start using products that have been around for centuries and have since been forgotten in favor of dangerous chemicals. Learn what you can do to clean up after your pets efficiently and how to keep your children safe from chemicals. Learn which mixtures work, which ones are unsafe, and what resources you can check for additional details you may need. Dozens of experts on green cleaning have been interviewed for this book, providing everything needed by any individual who wants to start changing how they clean their home for good. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
Download or read book The Consumer Products Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Book of Clean written by Toni Hammersley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The follow-up to the bestselling Complete Book of Home Organization, the Complete Book of Clean is a foolproof, eco-friendly guide to cleaning your home ... Learn the best seasons to tackle home projects, storage solutions to simplify the process and teach even the messiest kids to clean up after themselves. This book will help you tackle every mess, stain and dust-magnet, and keep things from getting out of hand in the future--all while being friendly to the environment and keeping toxic chemicals out of your home. Whether you're a neat freak or new to the world of homekeeping, let Toni Hammersley be your guide to establishing routines, learning techniques and mastering the best home cleaning hacks out there."--
Download or read book What s In This Stuff written by Patricia Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all like to buy things that make our lives easier, keep us healthy and provide a bit of luxury. But, few of us are aware that many of the products we buy every day are polluting our homes and bodies. In this fascinating and sometimes shocking book, Pat Thomas reveals that many widely-used products contain a cocktail of cheap, poorly-tested chemicals that are implicated in long-term health problems. Many of us now scan food labels for unwanted ingredients, yet we unthinkingly use toiletries and other products that contain a multitude of undesirable chemicals, believing that what we put on our bodies is not as influential to health as what we put in them. However, scientists now believe that household and beauty products and everyday foods expose us a witches' brew of chemicals that wage a kind of chemical warfare against our bodies. Wide-ranging and practical, What's In This Stuff? examines everything from food additives, beauty products and household cleaners, to pharmaceutical products and garden and pet supplies. It also contains a glossary of chemicals and E numbers, a list of the 50 chemicals you should definitely avoid, and suggests non-toxic alternatives to conventional products.
Download or read book Creating a Healthy Household written by Lynn Marie Bower and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bower, who acquired multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) two decades ago, explains health concerns associated with common household products and equipment, and describes products and sources for healthier cleaning, personal care, bedding, furniture, improving indoor air and water, and reducing risk from electromagnetic fields. She also discusses safer alternatives for decorating, clothing, appliances, and hobbies. Of interest to those with allergies and chemical sensitivities. The author edits a newsletter for those with MCS, and has written two previous books on healthy households. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Papillons written by Tarah Schwartz and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re considering purchasing or adopting a Papillon, this book provides you with all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether this is the right breed for you. If you already own a Papillon, you will learn about what it takes to be the best pet parent you can be. You’ll learn about the origins of the breed and their history as the companions of European royalty. Whether you plan on adopting an adult dog from a rescue or purchasing a puppy from a reputable breeder, this book will teach you what to look for in your new Papillon and what questions you should ask the shelter staff or breeder. The Complete Guide to Papillons will answer all your basic questions including: Is a Papillon the right dog for me? I brought my Papillon home. What now? What should I feed my Papillon Puppy? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? You want to be thoroughly prepared before bringing your new family member home and this guidebook will help you puppy-proof your home and start your relationship with your Papillon off on the right foot. You’ll learn how to house-train your puppy, teach the basic commands, and correct bad behavior in a gentle and effective manner. A well-socialized and properly exercised dog is a joy to be around, so you need to know about different training methods that can help your Papillon grow up to be a friendly and polite member of your community. Chapters include basics and advanced topics such as: History of the Papillon Choosing a Papillon Preparing Your Home for Your New Papillon Bringing Home Your New Papillon – The First few Nights and Weeks Being a Papillon Parent Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Papillons and Other Pets Physical and Mental Exercise Training your Papillon Basic Commands Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Papillons Nutrition Grooming your Papillon Basic Health Care Advanced Papillon Health and Aging Dog Care Whether you are new to the breed or are an experienced Papillon owner, this guidebook will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your dog’s life. You’ll learn everything there is to know about the intelligent, energetic little dog known as the Papillon.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Eco Friendly House Cleaning written by Anne Kocsis and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years throughout the 20th Century, the conveniences of household cleaning items was such that no one asked where they came from or what they contained.
Download or read book The A to Z of Chemicals in the Home written by Consumer Interpol and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second and revised edition of a popular guidebook first published in 1986. Presents a comprehensive yet non-technical guide to chemicals found in average Australian households. Contains information on the potential toxicity of household chemicals and wherever possible suggests less hazardous alternatives. Includes poisons schedules, addresses of poison information centres, an A-Z of poisons, a glossary and a resource list.
Download or read book Skin Deep written by Pat Thomas and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all like to believe that the latest 'miracle' cream will make us look ten years younger, and we fill our shopping baskets with hair products designed to 'smooth and shine' or make-up that promises to stay on all night long. In a world that is increasingly obsessed with appearance, we are becoming more and more vulnerable to the idea of a 'quick-fix' in a bottle.Yet many of the products we use on a daily basis contain an abundance of synthetic chemicals that pollute our bodies and, as our toxic load increases, many of us hoping for a quick-fix miracle today will be paying with our health tomorrow. In this fascinating, topical and sometimes shocking book, Pat Thomas explains how the contents of the beauty products we use enter the bloodstream in a matter of seconds, and contain a cocktail of carcinogens, irritants and disease-causing ingredients. She discusses the health risks of exposure to these chemicals and tells you which ones to avoid. But it's not all doom and gloom – with her practical, easy suggestions, tips and recipes for alternatives, she tells us how we can all make a few simple changes to our lifestyle and reduce our toxic load.
Download or read book Dictionary of Environmentally Important Chemicals written by David C. Ayres and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick reference for information on chemicals of environmental importance, this dictionary has been carefully compiled and designed to make it useful for students. About 600 substances are covered in alphabetically arranged entries: these include some 70 pesticides. Entries vary in detail depending on individual aspects, but in general they include: composition/structure; physical propertied; sources; environmentally relevant reactions and pathways; detection; and toxic effects and regulatory limits. Many entries include short case histories. Immediately relevant sources are quoted for individual entries and a bibliography of principle publications and texts for further reading is included.
Download or read book Guide to Hazardous Products Around the Home written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hay Fever The Complete Guide written by Jonathan Brostoff and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a complete guide to the causes, treatment, and prevention of allergies from pollens, molds, pets, dust mites, and food sensitivities.
Download or read book Clean Green written by Annie Berthold-Bond and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides nontoxic, environment-friendly cleaning products.
Download or read book Home Safe Home written by Debra Lynn Dadd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Safe Home is the ultimate reference of its kind, written by the leading authority on eliminating toxics in the home. It offers more than four hundred tips, including do-it-yourself formulas for inexpensive, safe products to replace the harmful substances we are exposed to in our own households. If you suffer from unexplained headaches, fatigue, or depression, or if you worry about the link between increased use of toxic chemicals and the rising rate of cancer, the many suggestions in this book can make your life virtually toxic-free! Here are some of the many useful facts you'll learn: - You can make a window cleaner from vinegar and water that is safe, more effective, and less expensive than any product on the market. - A mineral powder, which costs pennies per use, is the safest way to get whites their whitest. - Simply changing your type of sheets and pillows may cure insomnia.
