Household Safety
Many accidents and injuries happen in the home. However, there are many steps you can take to prevent these injuries and keep you and your family safer at home.
A household safety checklist for each room in your home is a good idea. These lists can be found on many websites or in your local library. They offer advice on how to childproof your home, how to install and use smoke detectors, and advice on bathroom and kitchen safety.
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Burke Lennihan RN CCH, Integrative MedicinePhosphorus is a natural remedy for the effects of electricity. It can even work for people hit by lightning, according to anecdotal reports. Someone who is likely to get an electric shock (maybe an electrician working with old wiring, or someone... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent toxins and pollutants from getting into my home?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEveryday activities can bring harmful pollutants into your home. Watch the video to learn how to keep your home a healthy place. Full Answer
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- Q How can I tell if my kitchen is sanitary?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyLearn how to keep a healthy kitchen in this video with Dr. Oz and Health Inspector Peter Delucia. Full Answer
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- Q What is a safe way to get rid of ants and roaches?
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Instead of using poison to control ant and roach infestations, try glue traps. Sticky traps contain pheromones that attract these crawling pests. And once the pests step onto the trap, they can’t get off. Mechanical traps for getting rid of mice... Full Answer
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- Q What are safe ways of getting rid of termites?
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Instead of resorting to chemical extermination, you may want to consider alternate ways of dealing with termites. According to the National Coalition against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP) in their series of papers, “Least Toxic Control of Pests... Full Answer
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- Q What is a safer alternative to oven cleaners?
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Lye is the active ingredient in many oven cleaners. Because lye is so dangerous, it’s best to avoid lye-based oven cleaners, especially those in aerosol cans. While aerosols assure that the material is evenly dispersed in your oven, they also coat... Full Answer
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- Q What is a safe way to remove mildew?
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Some mildew removers contain sodium metabisulfite, a chemical that produces an extremely potent respiratory irritant, sulfur dioxide. This irritant can trigger severe respiratory distress in sensitive people. Look for mildew removers that contain... Full Answer
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- Q What is a safer alternative to drain cleaners?
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Your best bet when it comes to drain cleaners is to avoid using them. Most drain cleaners contain lye (sodium hydroxide), which can cause severe burns -- and can be life threatening if a child drinks it. Instead, try a non-toxic method of fixing the... Full Answer
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- Q What are non-toxic ways of getting rid of roaches?
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If you have roaches, don’t reach for a can of pesticide to wipe them out because pesticides are toxic to the brain and nervous system. And in some people, asthma attacks follow the use of certain types of pesticides. To get rid of roaches in a... Full Answer
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- Q How can I detect elevated levels of radon in my home?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYou can find easy-to-use radon-detecting tests at your hardware store. Open the box, and leave one on the counter and one in your basement (another common place to find radon) for several days. Then simply ship the test to the manufacturer, and wait... Full Answer
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