Cleaning House for Protection of Bugs

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Sheridan

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Thank You Nightwriter, and others, I have wondered if it was to do with the move. Of course along with the move came a new doctor we still see the olds ones every 6 months and we flew down in September to see them (and got admitted straight away). The doctor is great and follows closely with our CF doctors as he is only a pead and discuses things with them when unsure about something.

We have no dogs in the house and the cat is an indoor ourdoor and only stays downstairs (bedrooms up), we brought a house with no carpets especially for that reason, we are careful with what cleaning products we use although switching to the bi-carb and vingear might be an option to look at. never thought of a filter in the showerhead, so I might give that a go too. We only use the airconditioning and house plants are a definete no-no here our eldest has had terrible trouble with aspergilliious some years ago so we know all about that. We have leather lounge chairs and sofa. I I dont wear fragrances. Will also look at the matteress covers and will buy a new mattress when he graduates from his cot to a bed.

i have read before where you have mentioned the asthma thing and it makes a lot of sense. I will be these new things into practise but will keep the idea in mind to move away should things not settle down.

Thanks again.
 
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Sheridan

New member
Thank You Nightwriter, and others, I have wondered if it was to do with the move. Of course along with the move came a new doctor we still see the olds ones every 6 months and we flew down in September to see them (and got admitted straight away). The doctor is great and follows closely with our CF doctors as he is only a pead and discuses things with them when unsure about something.

We have no dogs in the house and the cat is an indoor ourdoor and only stays downstairs (bedrooms up), we brought a house with no carpets especially for that reason, we are careful with what cleaning products we use although switching to the bi-carb and vingear might be an option to look at. never thought of a filter in the showerhead, so I might give that a go too. We only use the airconditioning and house plants are a definete no-no here our eldest has had terrible trouble with aspergilliious some years ago so we know all about that. We have leather lounge chairs and sofa. I I dont wear fragrances. Will also look at the matteress covers and will buy a new mattress when he graduates from his cot to a bed.

i have read before where you have mentioned the asthma thing and it makes a lot of sense. I will be these new things into practise but will keep the idea in mind to move away should things not settle down.

Thanks again.
 
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Sheridan

New member
Thank You Nightwriter, and others, I have wondered if it was to do with the move. Of course along with the move came a new doctor we still see the olds ones every 6 months and we flew down in September to see them (and got admitted straight away). The doctor is great and follows closely with our CF doctors as he is only a pead and discuses things with them when unsure about something.

We have no dogs in the house and the cat is an indoor ourdoor and only stays downstairs (bedrooms up), we brought a house with no carpets especially for that reason, we are careful with what cleaning products we use although switching to the bi-carb and vingear might be an option to look at. never thought of a filter in the showerhead, so I might give that a go too. We only use the airconditioning and house plants are a definete no-no here our eldest has had terrible trouble with aspergilliious some years ago so we know all about that. We have leather lounge chairs and sofa. I I dont wear fragrances. Will also look at the matteress covers and will buy a new mattress when he graduates from his cot to a bed.

i have read before where you have mentioned the asthma thing and it makes a lot of sense. I will be these new things into practise but will keep the idea in mind to move away should things not settle down.

Thanks again.
 
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Sheridan

New member
Thank You Nightwriter, and others, I have wondered if it was to do with the move. Of course along with the move came a new doctor we still see the olds ones every 6 months and we flew down in September to see them (and got admitted straight away). The doctor is great and follows closely with our CF doctors as he is only a pead and discuses things with them when unsure about something.

We have no dogs in the house and the cat is an indoor ourdoor and only stays downstairs (bedrooms up), we brought a house with no carpets especially for that reason, we are careful with what cleaning products we use although switching to the bi-carb and vingear might be an option to look at. never thought of a filter in the showerhead, so I might give that a go too. We only use the airconditioning and house plants are a definete no-no here our eldest has had terrible trouble with aspergilliious some years ago so we know all about that. We have leather lounge chairs and sofa. I I dont wear fragrances. Will also look at the matteress covers and will buy a new mattress when he graduates from his cot to a bed.

i have read before where you have mentioned the asthma thing and it makes a lot of sense. I will be these new things into practise but will keep the idea in mind to move away should things not settle down.

Thanks again.
 
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Sheridan

New member
Thank You Nightwriter, and others, I have wondered if it was to do with the move. Of course along with the move came a new doctor we still see the olds ones every 6 months and we flew down in September to see them (and got admitted straight away). The doctor is great and follows closely with our CF doctors as he is only a pead and discuses things with them when unsure about something.
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<br />We have no dogs in the house and the cat is an indoor ourdoor and only stays downstairs (bedrooms up), we brought a house with no carpets especially for that reason, we are careful with what cleaning products we use although switching to the bi-carb and vingear might be an option to look at. never thought of a filter in the showerhead, so I might give that a go too. We only use the airconditioning and house plants are a definete no-no here our eldest has had terrible trouble with aspergilliious some years ago so we know all about that. We have leather lounge chairs and sofa. I I dont wear fragrances. Will also look at the matteress covers and will buy a new mattress when he graduates from his cot to a bed.
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<br />i have read before where you have mentioned the asthma thing and it makes a lot of sense. I will be these new things into practise but will keep the idea in mind to move away should things not settle down.
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<br />Thanks again.
 
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Nightwriter

New member
It's great that you are really aware of so much. One more small thing, when you buy a mattress, get a prescription from your doctor and can order a mattress without flame retardant. Otherwise it is in all mattresses by law. Any of the manufacturers will leave it out for you by special order with a doctor's prescription. You might have even read about how awful the flame retardent is, particularly when a mattress is new.

And in the car, keep the windows closed and choose the recycled air option on your AC. Otherwise, the exhaust from the other cars are coming into yours.
 
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Nightwriter

New member
It's great that you are really aware of so much. One more small thing, when you buy a mattress, get a prescription from your doctor and can order a mattress without flame retardant. Otherwise it is in all mattresses by law. Any of the manufacturers will leave it out for you by special order with a doctor's prescription. You might have even read about how awful the flame retardent is, particularly when a mattress is new.

And in the car, keep the windows closed and choose the recycled air option on your AC. Otherwise, the exhaust from the other cars are coming into yours.
 
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Nightwriter

New member
It's great that you are really aware of so much. One more small thing, when you buy a mattress, get a prescription from your doctor and can order a mattress without flame retardant. Otherwise it is in all mattresses by law. Any of the manufacturers will leave it out for you by special order with a doctor's prescription. You might have even read about how awful the flame retardent is, particularly when a mattress is new.

And in the car, keep the windows closed and choose the recycled air option on your AC. Otherwise, the exhaust from the other cars are coming into yours.
 
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Nightwriter

New member
It's great that you are really aware of so much. One more small thing, when you buy a mattress, get a prescription from your doctor and can order a mattress without flame retardant. Otherwise it is in all mattresses by law. Any of the manufacturers will leave it out for you by special order with a doctor's prescription. You might have even read about how awful the flame retardent is, particularly when a mattress is new.

And in the car, keep the windows closed and choose the recycled air option on your AC. Otherwise, the exhaust from the other cars are coming into yours.
 
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Nightwriter

New member
It's great that you are really aware of so much. One more small thing, when you buy a mattress, get a prescription from your doctor and can order a mattress without flame retardant. Otherwise it is in all mattresses by law. Any of the manufacturers will leave it out for you by special order with a doctor's prescription. You might have even read about how awful the flame retardent is, particularly when a mattress is new.
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<br />And in the car, keep the windows closed and choose the recycled air option on your AC. Otherwise, the exhaust from the other cars are coming into yours.
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Wow, this is a great list! Thanks for posting.
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Wow, this is a great list! Thanks for posting.
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Wow, this is a great list! Thanks for posting.
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Wow, this is a great list! Thanks for posting.
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Wow, this is a great list! Thanks for posting.
<br />It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?
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MicheleGazelle

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Jane</b></i>
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?</end quote></div>
My understanding: Yes. It's used as a bleach substitute in "green" sectors of the paper industry. It biodegrades into oxygen and water (which is why it comes in a dark brown bottle: because light promotes that process).

FWIW:
I also find that, to some degree, I tolerate "dirt" better than I do the toxic cleaners that I have given up. I am still working on figuring out ways to effectively clean some things in my home. While I don't have answers, I just put up with a certain amount of dirt. To my shock, I am healthier this way than I was with a "cleaner" home but cleaned using highly toxic cleaners.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Jane</b></i>
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?</end quote></div>
My understanding: Yes. It's used as a bleach substitute in "green" sectors of the paper industry. It biodegrades into oxygen and water (which is why it comes in a dark brown bottle: because light promotes that process).

FWIW:
I also find that, to some degree, I tolerate "dirt" better than I do the toxic cleaners that I have given up. I am still working on figuring out ways to effectively clean some things in my home. While I don't have answers, I just put up with a certain amount of dirt. To my shock, I am healthier this way than I was with a "cleaner" home but cleaned using highly toxic cleaners.
 
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MicheleGazelle

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Jane</b></i>
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?</end quote></div>
My understanding: Yes. It's used as a bleach substitute in "green" sectors of the paper industry. It biodegrades into oxygen and water (which is why it comes in a dark brown bottle: because light promotes that process).

FWIW:
I also find that, to some degree, I tolerate "dirt" better than I do the toxic cleaners that I have given up. I am still working on figuring out ways to effectively clean some things in my home. While I don't have answers, I just put up with a certain amount of dirt. To my shock, I am healthier this way than I was with a "cleaner" home but cleaned using highly toxic cleaners.
 
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MicheleGazelle

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Jane</b></i>
It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?</end quote>
My understanding: Yes. It's used as a bleach substitute in "green" sectors of the paper industry. It biodegrades into oxygen and water (which is why it comes in a dark brown bottle: because light promotes that process).

FWIW:
I also find that, to some degree, I tolerate "dirt" better than I do the toxic cleaners that I have given up. I am still working on figuring out ways to effectively clean some things in my home. While I don't have answers, I just put up with a certain amount of dirt. To my shock, I am healthier this way than I was with a "cleaner" home but cleaned using highly toxic cleaners.
 
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MicheleGazelle

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Jane</b></i>
<br />It never occured to me to have leather furniture! My question is, does peroxide clean as well as bleach as far as killing bacteria?</end quote>
<br />My understanding: Yes. It's used as a bleach substitute in "green" sectors of the paper industry. It biodegrades into oxygen and water (which is why it comes in a dark brown bottle: because light promotes that process).
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<br />FWIW:
<br />I also find that, to some degree, I tolerate "dirt" better than I do the toxic cleaners that I have given up. I am still working on figuring out ways to effectively clean some things in my home. While I don't have answers, I just put up with a certain amount of dirt. To my shock, I am healthier this way than I was with a "cleaner" home but cleaned using highly toxic cleaners.
 
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