Today, I'm re-publishing an article I wrote for AESSRA's Sensitivity Matters Magazine way back in 2007 when I first bought my Subaru, which was lovingly slaved over until it became a safe enough car for me to drive. This car and I were so good together. We drove to Wilsons Promontory, and many other camping spots. We outdrove bushfire smoke quite a few times, sleeping down near … [Read more...] about How To Have a Low Chemical Car
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Bicarb from a Chemist or the Supermarket?
What is The Difference Between Bicarbonate of Soda Bought from a Chemist and Bicarb Bought In Supermarkets? Answer: There is no difference. All of the bicarb will be about as useful as a wet organic cotton sock used as a beanie during a winter storm while stuck on Mt Everest. Bicarbonate of soda is made to absorb chemicals, odours and air particle residues. It was used in … [Read more...] about Bicarb from a Chemist or the Supermarket?
How to Get a Shop Assistant’s Assistance Without Going Into the Shop
Sometimes, there are essential items just waiting for us, sitting on shelves inside buildings that are impossible to access. This is most commonly true when it comes to accessing Australian pharmacies that dispense medications and medical items, and sell personal care products: it's the fragrances that are the problem. (Ironic isn't it? Going to get medical items causes you to … [Read more...] about How to Get a Shop Assistant’s Assistance Without Going Into the Shop
Baking Soda
Vinegar and Voilà: Clean Your House the Natural Way One of the questions I get asked a lot by people who are not sensitive to chemicals is: [eyebrows raised] [voice high-pitched with panic] "How do you clean your home? Well, the answer is, I use Sabco cleaning cloths and kits, they have special cloths for glass areas, drying surfaces, and even dust magnet mitts; a Dyson … [Read more...] about Baking Soda
How to Seal a Room With Foil, Quickly
If you, or someone you know, could do with a safe room, then try this: buy a roll of foil from a plumbing shop, your local hardware, or order it from a company that specialises in this type of product. Use it to seal the floors, the walls, even the furniture. Building wrap, designed to stop vapours, is what you are looking for. Brands in AUS include: Vapastop, and … [Read more...] about How to Seal a Room With Foil, Quickly