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...read moreWe all get up every day and go about our business. We have things to do, places to go and people to see. Most of us do all of this without thinking too much about the germ-laden things we come into contact with – until we encounter a gritty park bench or a greasy handrail … Continue reading “Top 5 Germ-Laden Things You Touch Every Day”
Living a healthier, greener life can be easier than you think. And if we all make small adjustments, the benefit to our environment can be huge. As the calendar ticks over to a new year, for many of us, it’s resolution time – a chance to take stock and clear the decks or face new … Continue reading “Top 5 Green Living Tweaks for 2019”
Whether you’ll have a house full of friends and family, or a quiet, reflective respite — from all of us at Allcare, we wish you all the best of this joyous season.
Yes, the Winter Blues are an actual thing It used to be called simply the “winter blues” but in 1984 mental health researchers first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and made the link between reduced sunlight exposure and mood disruptions. If you find you’re feeling depressed starting in late fall and throughout the winter, you … Continue reading “Don’t be S.A.D.: How to beat the Winter Blues with some simple hacks”
As the weather gets chillier and the harvest comes in, we start to reflect on all the things that fill us with gratitude. And that’s where you come in. So… thank you! It’s our pleasure to help you keep your spaces in tip top shape and your people healthy. From your friends at Allcare, we wish you … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Nothing says the holidays quite like a decorated fir tree. People have been doing it for thousands of years to celebrate winter festivals, Pagans, Christians, even the Romans used fir trees to decorate their temples at the festival of Saturnalia. Because the winter solstice is the darkest time of the year, Dec. 21-22, people used … Continue reading “O Tannenbaum”
It’s really all about germs, isn’t it? You’ve all heard the argument when it comes to drying your hands: should you use paper towels or the electric hand dryer? Which is more hygienic? Which is more environmentally responsible? Which is more efficient and economical? Or should you just let your hands air dry and forget … Continue reading “The Great Debate: Paper Towels vs. Hand Dryers”
Last time out we wrote about hydrogen peroxide and, the more we researched the topic the more we found out about the almost miraculous benefits of this ubiquitous, natural and inexpensive compound. To quickly re-cap: Hydrogen Peroxide: H202. You probably already have it in your home, and more than likely you use it to treat … Continue reading “The Magic of H2O2 | Hydrogen Peroxide – Part 2”
Hydrogen Peroxide: H202. You probably already have it in your home, and more than likely you use it to treat minor cuts and scrapes. But you’d be surprised at how many uses this colourless liquid has. For household cleaning, health and hygiene, beauty, medical uses — even as rocket fuel! Hydrogen peroxide is readily available … Continue reading “The Magic of H2O2 | Hydrogen Peroxide – Part 1”
When you were a kid you were taught to wash your hands — before every meal, after using the bathroom and after coming in from outside. But now you’re an adult and you know all about hand-washing. And if you don’t wash them occasionally, it’s not the end of the world, right? In 2015, Initial … Continue reading “Is Washing Your Hands Really Necessary?”