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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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Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5. Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... & … View moreQuality Furniture. 3 Vintage Seagull Outboards. Large Rimu Bookcases. Bunk Beds. Tidy Queen & Single Beds. Double Bedroom Suites. Cameras. Tools. Carpets. Quilting tables & Machine etc etc
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5. Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... & facebook
NB. Next Antique Auction 17 June 10am.
We are moving into town and have to find homes for our pigs, a 5 year old sow and 4 year old boar. Both are large white Duroc cross breeds. They are very quiet.
Darius, the boar won 2nd prize at HB Show for best pork on the hoof as a 6 month old piglet. He loves having his tummy tickled.
Mrs … View moreWe are moving into town and have to find homes for our pigs, a 5 year old sow and 4 year old boar. Both are large white Duroc cross breeds. They are very quiet.
Darius, the boar won 2nd prize at HB Show for best pork on the hoof as a 6 month old piglet. He loves having his tummy tickled.
Mrs Piggy, the sow, is running with the boar at the moment and should be farrowing in October.
They have had 7 litters of between 10-12 piglets. Included in the photos are some of their offspring. The sow is $300 and Darius is $350 or near offers
Pick up is near Puketapu. Please contact Helen on 0220795133 for more information or to view.
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Hello fellow Napierians
I have moved to Napier South 6 weeks ago and have started a Retro and Collectables business called Caniche Collectables
Please check out my Facebook and Insta pages and give them a like and a share
Please send me a message if you have any questions or would like to… View moreHello fellow Napierians
I have moved to Napier South 6 weeks ago and have started a Retro and Collectables business called Caniche Collectables
Please check out my Facebook and Insta pages and give them a like and a share
Please send me a message if you have any questions or would like to purchase
Many thanks
Jooles from Caniche Collectables
Working couple with a 7 year old child urgently looking for rental accommodation in the Napier or Hastings area. Can supply good references. Non smokers and no pets. Clean and tidy tenants. I am advertising on behalf of these lovely people. Please contact me if anyone has something available. … View moreWorking couple with a 7 year old child urgently looking for rental accommodation in the Napier or Hastings area. Can supply good references. Non smokers and no pets. Clean and tidy tenants. I am advertising on behalf of these lovely people. Please contact me if anyone has something available. Ready to move into accommodation as soon as possible. Are relocating here because of jobs.
Has anyone heard about the government plans to take over control of Napier's drinking water? Watch the last speaker at the council hearings: www.facebook.com...
I am advertising on behalf of a young couple who have just purchased their first home and have a garden area with a lot of river stones in it. As they both work I am after a quantity of succulents to plant in the area. If you have any to spare, or sell, please contact me on 8440655 with details.
Hi All Neighbours
Would anyone have any spare lemons at this stage (may still be too early). Any quantity would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Judy
It’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends we love most for 2021 and onwards.
From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide … View moreIt’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends we love most for 2021 and onwards.
From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide you with a curated look that will bring your home into the New Year with sensational style.
With many people’s attitudes on life changing during 2020, and many wishing they could get away this year, we take a look ahead at the interior design trends for 2021.
1. Take a maximalist approach to decorating
For those who love colourful decoration, this maximalist look channels the free-spirited essence of the celebrated Bloomsbury artists and their creative flair. Bravely mix contrast patterns across a scheme, harmonising the eclectic mix with different scales of print, and one or two grounding common tones to pull all the patterns together. The Bloomsbury artists painted not only their walls but their furniture, too. Mix large-scale wall decor with small-scale decorative details to create playful layers.
2. Combine checks and stripes
Everyone’s two favourite patterns combine for this fun new trend that mixes the classic check and stripe with new-season colours.
Mix and match patterns in different scales to create the right
balance. In this bedroom the delicately patterned cushions and eiderdown soften the effect of the stripes and checks on the wall and bed.
3. Slide into sculptural furniture
Carefully curated displays of shapely figures and organic forms take centre stage creating quiet drama in neutral spaces. As the striking furnishings and lighting in this living room show, sculptural can be beautiful and useful. For those with a love of ceramics, group pieces together behind glass or on a humble window shelf. Curved and shapely furniture and vessels draw the eye, inviting your gaze to dance across the space.
4. Be bold with a primary palette
We love this considered trend which gives interiors an artistic edge by using two primary colours against a muted palette. Here, a statement lamp with big personality is the perfect way to bring colour into an existing neutral space. And such vibrant colour helps a piece to stand out from the crowd.
In larger spaces wooden furniture and natural jute flooring is given a new lease of life with a sprinkling of bright primary colours.
5. Transport yourself to warmer climes with a wall mural
Adorning interiors with maximum escapism, tropical wall-coverings full of lively patterns and dreamy painterly scenes are just what interiors are craving this year. This ‘La Passion De Diego’ mural by Elitis featuring oversized Mexican plant-life and a silhouette of Frida Kahlo has a woven pattern incorporated into the design to add texture and depth to balance the bold colour.'
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Winter is here! Well sort of, pretty dry hopefully we get some rain over the next few weeks. Drought is a funny time for us all when stock numbers are down on the farm's signs of recovery seem a long way away as the grass is not growing. This also affects other businesses too.
With this in … View moreWinter is here! Well sort of, pretty dry hopefully we get some rain over the next few weeks. Drought is a funny time for us all when stock numbers are down on the farm's signs of recovery seem a long way away as the grass is not growing. This also affects other businesses too.
With this in mind here is our Winter promo: 50% discount on our Red Marketing campaigns. This means I will take your property to market for just $2000+GST! Includes, Photos, Scripts, Virtual tours, Weekend Open Homes till sold, it can't get better than that!
For the record: 2020 saw us launch, FiSBO® 10 properties and save the vendors collectively $200,000 in fees. We proved the point that my service can exceed market expectations and set records for every property.
High lights:
11 Windsor Terrace: 4 bedrooms, sold $905,000
4 Cape Place: 3 Bedrooms Sold $936,000
4 Pania Place 4 bedrooms Sold $930,000 3 days by the owner
19 Bengston Street, 2 Bedrooms Sold $395,000
82 Gloucester Street, 2 Bedrooms Sold $540,000
Like most consumers, you want to save money on everything and yet most are convinced you to have to spend $20k with an agent to get a top market price, well those days are gone!
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