Dishwashers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

More Than 550,000 Dishwashers Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Originally published at The Hearty Soul More than 550,000 dishwasher models were voluntarily recalled on October 19th, 2017 due to a safety issue with the power cord. A manufacturing defect has caused...

Rodents in Your Home

For most homeowners, few things cause revulsion faster than seeing mice scurry around their kitchen or down the hall. These furry little fuzz balls can cause panic and disgust, including a strong desire to board up the rooms you saw them in, never to be entered by...

Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Non-Accidental Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Abstract Wildfires take a heavy toll on human health worldwide. Climate change may increase the risk of wildfire frequency. Therefore, in view of adapted preventive actions, there is an urgent need to further understand...

Sampling for Environmental Allergens

Testing for Environmental Allergens By Dr. Harriet Burge, EMLab P&K Chief Aerobiologist and Director of Scientific Advisory Board Visual Sampling “Sampling” for allergens may be as simple as looking for the sources. A large pollinating birch tree in...

Mold Comparison Using ERMI Test

Abstract The goal of this study was to examine whether the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) scale created for United States (U.S.) homes was applicable in the assessment of mold contamination for Australian homes. Settled-dust samples were collected in...