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10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

March 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border… 

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How to Remove Stains Naturally

August 25, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 15 Comments

How to Remove Stains Naturally

Would you like to avoid harsh chemicals while tackling that stubborn carpet or laundry stain? In order to find the best solution, it’s helpful to consider the chemistry behind cleaning. On the pH scale, 7.0 is neutral. Anything above this is alkaline; anything below is acidic. Here are some examples of the pH factors of… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Natural Living Tagged With: borax, chemical-free, glycerin, natural, Natural Living, natural stain removal, soap, stain, vinegar, white, white vinegar

DIY Ant Trap and Pesticide Powder

July 9, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

DIY Ant Trap and Pesticide Powder

Have ants found their way into your home? Looking to defeat them without toxic chemicals? Try this simple DIY Ant Trap! (Don’t miss the bonus Pesticide Powder recipe!) DIY Ant Trap and Pesticide Powder I no longer consider store-bought ant traps. We learned the hard way several years ago that those innocent-looking traps emit harmful… 

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Filed Under: DIY, House, microbes and mold, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: ant, ants, borax, DIY ant trap, natural, natural pest control, pest, pesticide, trap

Got Surface Mold? 10 Natural Solutions

June 30, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 44 Comments

Got Surface Mold? 10 Natural Solutions

Because of the nature of indoor environments, it’s easy for surface mold to develop – especially in the bathroom area, where air circulation is at a minimum. Before addressing the surface issue, it is important to rule out the presence of a deeper problem. Sometimes surface mold is due to hidden water damage. A crack… 

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Filed Under: DIY, microbes and mold, Unseen Reality Tagged With: Anti-fungal, bleach, borax, chitosan, mildew, moisture, mold, natural, natural solutions, peroxide, pumice, spray, surface mold, toxic, toxic mold, vinegar

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

June 27, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

Homemade powdered laundry soap works great with warm and hot loads of laundry, but what about cold loads? You have two options. Blend 1 tablespoon of powder with warm water and dissolve ahead of time, or make this DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe for use in all temperatures. (Find my powdered recipe here.)   Both… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, House, Recipes Tagged With: borax, DIY, DIY laundry, efficient, Efficient Microorganisms, EM, EM powder, laundry, liquid, non-toxic, powder, recipe, soap, soda, washing, water

The Safety of Borax

May 28, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 12 Comments

The Safety of Borax

Borax is frequently used in homemade laundry soap, dishwashing powders, and personal care products. The question often arises: Is borax safe to use?   Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. (The scientific name for borax is sodium tetraborate… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, Cleaning, House Tagged With: borax, chemical-free, natural beauty, natural cleaning, non-toxic

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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