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Household plants can be a natural and efficient way to purify the air inside your home. But if your plants get sick -- with white or black mold spores on the outside of the leaves -- they can also contribute to an unhealthy air environment. For sturdy plants, wipe down the leaves with a damp microfiber towel to pick up the mold spores; wash the ...Read more

Have you ever thought about how unclean the inside of your car really is? Many of us rarely clean the interior thoroughly, even though our car is a second home. Some independent studies have shown that cars can harbor mold, mildew, bacteria and high levels of unhealthy volatile organic compounds (mostly due to those artificial car fresheners ...Read more

One of the reasons some people insist on using a plastic straw in their beverages is that it helps prevent drinks from staining their teeth. But dentists have debunked that myth: The liquid still enters the mouth and makes contact with the enamel of your teeth. The only way to avoid your teeth being stained by the liquids you drink would be to ...Read more

Got an old down feather comforter or pillow, and not sure what to do with it? Since old feather-filled home products can also harbor dust, mold, mildew and bacteria, it's best not to donate them to charity. Instead, dump the contents in your garden. Since feathers for these products are just washed (not chemically treated), they break down ...Read more

When shopping online, opt for the slowest possible shipping method to get your order. When you give an online retailer more time for shipping, it allows them to use more eco-friendly methods for getting your package to you. This means making sure the package is on a truck that is close to your home anyway and consolidating your orders in fewer ...Read more

When you’re doing laundry at home, you should always wash towels by themselves. When you wash towels with synthetic fabrics (like those that make up workout clothes), the towels will absorb all the water in the wash and make it tougher for your smelly clothes to get clean. And zippers, snaps and closures on clothes can snag on towels and cause...Read more

Sick houseplant? Make it a healthy cocktail. Try pouring a little carbonated water instead of regular tap water when watering unhealthy plants. The reason? The bubbly water has macronutrients, which include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and sodium. These are all vital nutrients that plants absorb quickly through water,...Read more

Imagine getting exercise and raising money for charity at the same time! That's exactly what you can do with the free app Charity Miles. When you download the app, you select a charity of your choice (like the World Wildlife Fund or Habitat for Humanity), and a corporate sponsor pledges money for every mile you run, walk, bike or otherwise work ...Read more

When storing leftovers in the refrigerator, it's imperative to cover the food to keep it fresh. But did you know covering your food also helps save energy? The compressor inside your refrigerator is what keeps the air inside cool. Moist air is harder to keep cool, so uncovered food, which emits moisture, causes the compressor to work harder, ...Read more