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Water comes from a variety of sources, such as lakes and wells, which can be contaminated with germs that may make people sick. Germs can also contaminate water as it travels through miles of piping to get to a community. To prevent contamination with germs, water companies add a disinfectant—usually either chlorine or chloramine—that kills […]

Water purification is the process by which we remove undesired contaminants, chemicals, organic and inorganic materials, and biological contaminants removed from the water. Water purification can occur on a large scale, such as at your local water treatment plant or at your home, using specially designed water purification devices. Why is water purification important? Water comes

When we talk about chemicals and toxins, we often imagine black smoke released by industries or spills into our rivers, but there are chemicals and toxins that we ourselves bring into our homes, sometimes without knowing, and other times because we believe that we have no choice. There are 8 toxins that have significant adverse

https://www.carico.com/Allergic reactions in people are countless. Allergies are diseases that affect about 20% of the world population. And what is the solution of most doctors? Prescribe anti-allergy medication (antihistamines). How long must people take them? Forever! Our bodies create a resistance towards medications that we take over and over again Antihistamines are such drug. Tolerance

What are the best plants for air purification? According to NASA the 12 best house plants for air purification are: Areca Palm, Snake plant, Money Plant, Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii), Chinese Evergreens, Spider Plant, Aloe Vera, Broad lady palm, Red-edged Dracaena or Dragon Tree, Weeping fig, Chrysanthemum and Rubber plant. Link:  https://iamgreenified.medium.com/12-nasa-recommended-air-purifying-plants-that-you-must-have-in-your-house-8797645054b9 Based on an

Reverse osmosis is a form of water filtration that works by pushing water through a microscopically small filter material. This semi-permeable membrane has a pore size of around 0.0001 microns. An opening that is small only allows water molecules to pass through. The membrane catches (and removes) any larger molecules, including contaminants, organic materials, or

Today preventing the spread of the virus is a paramount issue. But how or where does this happen? Is it easy or difficult to catch a virus? When my children were little, if one of them caught the flu, we all fell ill, no matter how many failed attempts I made to isolate my siblings,

Indoor air contains pollutants which affect human health. Some of these pollutants come from outdoors, and others come from indoor sources and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, secondhand smoke, building materials, consumer products, and home furnishings. These indoor air pollutants are particles or gases, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Common contaminants found indoors include particulate

It’s VERY IMPORTANT to give your pets filtered water. I’m sure you love your pets as much as we love our dog Lucky. We all want our pets to live long, healthy lives. Giving them chlorine-free water is one of the most important things we can do for them. Chlorine is a pesticide, as defined

Yes, water purification tablets expire. The most common forms of water purification tablets are Chlorine and Iodine. Chlorine and iodine tablets typically expire after 3-5 years if not used. However, once opened, they can expire after as quickly as less than a year if they are not properly stored.  Always follow the directions and guidelines