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If you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, … View moreIf you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, wheezing, coughing and watery eyes, all brought on by the presence of irritants that you can keep at bay with some extra attention.
Here’s how to get on top of some common irritants at your place:
1. Use allergy-friendly products
• Avoid using aerosol sprays as they are a common trigger for asthma sufferers. Even if you’re not standing near anyone, the high-pressure mist that the aerosol omits means the contents can spread a long way.
• Try to use environmentally-friendly products – what’s good for the environment is often better for us too.
• Avoid using products that contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, formaldehyde and sodium lauryl sulphate. Hunt out products that are free from these irritants or make your own natural cleaning products.
2. Keep a dust-free bedroom
It’s the dust mite droppings that many people react to (and news that there is dust mite poo in our bedding causes a reaction in the rest of us!). To keep bedding really clean, you will need to wash all bed linen regularly, preferably weekly. A man-made fibre like polyester is less likely to trap dust than natural fibres like cotton or linen.
Use a hypoallergenic mattress topper, duvet inner-cover and pillow protector and wash these at least monthly and replace them annually.
Keep stuffed animals to a minimum and wash those that remain regularly. Pull the bed out and vacuum underneath at least once a week, preferably daily. Don’t forget to dust side tables and vacuum underneath those as well.
3. Vacuum daily
Wooden or tiled floors are much easier to keep dust-free, but if you have carpet, a daily vacuum, especially in bedrooms, is a must. Use a vacuum cleaner made especially for allergy-sufferers – most will be fitted with HEPA filtration and powerhead.
Make sure you vacuum around the skirting boards and in crevices and vacuum around all beds at least twice. Empty canisters or vacuum bags regularly, sealing the bag well before disposal.
4. Use an air purifier
Even if you are taking the precautions outlined above, there will still be plenty of dust in your house – in fact some studies show that air pollution such as allergens and pollutants can be present in higher levels inside the home than outside! Air purifiers work to filter the allergens and pollutants from the air and improve the air quality.
5. Empty bins daily
The rubbish bin can omit toxins without you even realising, and they are a breeding ground for mould and germs. Empty bins every evening and disinfect with a hospital grade solution before lining with a plastic bag.
6. Beat doormats every day
Pollen and dust are tracked into our home constantly. Make sure you have a doormat on the outside and inside at every entry point to your home and shake these out regularly. Vacuum each indoor mat when you do your daily vacuum run. It’s a good idea to place a mat in the doorway of an allergy-sufferers bedroom for extra protection. Better yet, leave shoes outside.
7. Inspect for mould weekly
Mould is a common allergy trigger and its present absolutely everywhere. Don’t give it a chance to breed – wipe away small mould patches as soon as you find them with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in an outside bin. You can use a solution of three cups of water to five drops of Oil of Cloves (find it at your pharmacy) in a spray bottle to kill mould spores and prevent mould from growing. Make sure you test for an allergy to Oil of Cloves first, of course! Tea tree oil is also a good antiseptic against mould – a teaspoon of oil to a cup of water wiped over mould-prone surfaces should do the trick.
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Can be screwed to a wall or as we did hung over fence.
No plants.
Pick up Hokowhitu
Going out of garden pots, so two more up for sale.
One is a dark reddish brown and the other is a nice Aztec styled design.
Measurements are 38 cm high and 34 cm wide at top.
Price is $50 for both or will sell separately for $25 each.
Starts Monday 14th June 2021
Mondays 9.00am – 1.00pm.
EXPLORE AND LEARN NEW OFFICE SKILLS.
Know how to:
• Design, layout and create documents
• Format shapes, SmartArt and WordArt
• Add styles and themes
• Create tables and design pictures
All resources provided.
Want more information on… View moreStarts Monday 14th June 2021
Mondays 9.00am – 1.00pm.
EXPLORE AND LEARN NEW OFFICE SKILLS.
Know how to:
• Design, layout and create documents
• Format shapes, SmartArt and WordArt
• Add styles and themes
• Create tables and design pictures
All resources provided.
Want more information on course content and delivery.
Email our tutor at sbarrass.211@literacy.org.nz and course information will be sent to you.
It is with a very heavy heart that Feilding Brass announces that band member Murray Coffey passed away on Friday 21st May 2021. Murray has had a huge involvement with our band for many years, either as a current player or out front of the band as our musical director. On behalf of the band, we … View moreIt is with a very heavy heart that Feilding Brass announces that band member Murray Coffey passed away on Friday 21st May 2021. Murray has had a huge involvement with our band for many years, either as a current player or out front of the band as our musical director. On behalf of the band, we would like to send our sincere condolences to Val and the Coffey family. May you rest in peace. Funeral details will follow.
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No open home for this little ripper this week as we are all under contract.
It was a very successful week of marketing with enquiries coming from Auckland all the way down to Invercargill, who knew Woodville was soo popular! 🤷♀️
A total of 13 offers were presented to the … View moreNo open home for this little ripper this week as we are all under contract.
It was a very successful week of marketing with enquiries coming from Auckland all the way down to Invercargill, who knew Woodville was soo popular! 🤷♀️
A total of 13 offers were presented to the owners on Wednesday night so there are definitely still buyers in the market - investors, and owner-occupiers.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! We have a bubble bath on the cards seen as someone has had a bit too much fun on the Saddle Road lately! 🏎
This drum is made of flexible plastic and has a tight fitting rubber lid.
Is suitable for use as a Compost Bin, Horse or Poultry feed or simply for storage of tools etc.
Is approx. 88 cm high and is in excellent condition Size similar to a 44 gal drum.
Just needs hose down to get rid of dust.
… View moreThis drum is made of flexible plastic and has a tight fitting rubber lid.
Is suitable for use as a Compost Bin, Horse or Poultry feed or simply for storage of tools etc.
Is approx. 88 cm high and is in excellent condition Size similar to a 44 gal drum.
Just needs hose down to get rid of dust.
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Exhibition Opening: Let it Flow - an exhibition of watercolour paintings by multi-award winning artist Jacky Pearson.
You are invited to join us at the Feilding and District Art Society on Saturday 29 May at 3pm to celebrate the opening of this beautiful watercolour exhibition. Light … View moreExhibition Opening: Let it Flow - an exhibition of watercolour paintings by multi-award winning artist Jacky Pearson.
You are invited to join us at the Feilding and District Art Society on Saturday 29 May at 3pm to celebrate the opening of this beautiful watercolour exhibition. Light refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to meet Jacky - a highly acclaimed professional artist and tutor (read more about Jacky below).
Everyone is welcome - there is no need to book and there is no charge to attend.
Following the Opening Celebration the exhibition will run 31 May - 18 June.
Feilding and District Art Society
104 Manchester St, Feilding
Opening hours: Weekdays 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
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About the Artist: Jacky Pearson has been painting watercolours for over 30 years and is an award winning watercolourist and international tutor. Her style is direct and impressionistic. She has represented NZ in international competitions and galleries including International Watercolour Exhibition in Moscow this year. She has had a successful calendar series of watercolours of every major lighthouse in New Zealand and has been selected to represent New Zealand in the permanent collection at the International Museum of Watercolours in Mexico. Jacky has been published in international books, magazines, cards and calendars. Since the Pandemic Jacky has been teaching in real-time on Zoom all over the world. Jacky has a home gallery and is currently working on a series of books, teaching videos and painting aids. www.jackypearson.co.nz...
Full-time and part-time shifts are on offer at our soon to be opened, state of the art Countdown Distribution Centre right here in Palmerston North. Situated on Alderson Drive and close to 4 rugby fields in size, it’s pretty hard to miss and we’ve got plenty of space for you to join us!
… View moreFull-time and part-time shifts are on offer at our soon to be opened, state of the art Countdown Distribution Centre right here in Palmerston North. Situated on Alderson Drive and close to 4 rugby fields in size, it’s pretty hard to miss and we’ve got plenty of space for you to join us!
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Scan the QR Code OR click here, enter the relevant role ID and apply today!
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Hi everyone I was just wondering if any1 out there has a wheelbarrow they would like to part with as im looking for 1 and can't afford to buy a brand new one?
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