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1271. A Must for Being Safe and Protected from Illness During Flood
May 18, 2012
Flooding can bring more than just water into your home. Germs like E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella thrive in contaminated water. Therefore, it is extremely important to clean-up the germs that can be found and spread in floodwater. The following tips can help you to clean your home and help prote...
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1272. How to Make Sure that Water for Baby During Flooding is Safe
May 18, 2012
Never allow children to play in floodwater areas, and wash floodwater-contaminated toys with hot water or disinfect them before they are used. You should also wash your children's hands frequently (always before meals).
If your home has flooded When returning to your home after a flood, be ...
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1273. Safe and Proper Disposal of Pesticides
May 18, 2012
The most common way homeowners dispose of leftover pesticides is to dump them down the toilet or sink. This places a serious burden on your municipality’s water-treatment facilities; if a home is connected to a septic system, pesticides can interfere with the system’s proper operation.
Altho...
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1274. Toxicity and Safety Level of Citronella Used to Repel and Control Insect
May 17, 2012
Citronella is anti bacterial, anti septic, anti spasmodic, anti inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, insect repellent and stomachic. These properties of citronella oil make it a very diversified oil which can be used in numerous ways. Citronella oil was registered for use in th...
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1275. Proper Means of Restoring Water Damaged Building and Items Inside
May 17, 2012
Once a building has been exposed to a large volume of water, either floodwater or rainwater, steps must be taken to dry the building out, assess damage, and plan for repairs and restoration. This information sheet discusses concerns and procedures for helping structures to dry out.
Flooding...
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1276. Most Convenient Natural Approach for Controlling Pest at Home
May 17, 2012
If it buzzes, squeaks, eats your azaleas and has more legs than you do, chances are you don't want it creeping around your house. Blasting unwanted critters with a potent poison may seem like a satisfying solution to your pest problem, but the same stuff that's toxic to pests is often toxic to peopl...
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1277. Bleach Can Cause Discoloration of Grout and Must be Avoided for Ceramic Tile Care
May 17, 2012
Dirt adheres easily to the surface of ceramic tile, especially styles with textured surfaces. Regular sweeping loosens and removes most dirt. A vacuum cleaner can also be used to sweep, but make sure you use one without a beater bar to avoid dulling and scratching the tiles. Vacuum cleaner attachmen...
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1278. Detergent is not Advisable for Caring and Cleaning Vinyl Flooring
May 17, 2012
Vinyl flooring (or "linoleum" as we once commonly called it) has evolved into one of the easiest floor covering products to maintain. Most vinyl floors are installed in rooms that do require some extra care, such as kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms. Since items like tomato sauces, hairspray and grit...
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1279. Basic Things to Observe During Flood to Reduce Risk of Foodborne Illness
May 16, 2012
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. ...
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1280. Broad Guide on How to Minimize Vacuuming Schedule and Other Maintenance for Carpet
May 16, 2012
Carpets should be vacuum cleaned daily, to remove loose dirt. Loose dirt becomes harder to remove if it is allowed to work into the carpet, and hard sharp particles can damage the fibres.
A consistent and thorough maintenance plan, plus a plan to address unusual spills, is absolutely necessa...
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