A study released in the journal Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, states that drying your clothes in your clothes dryer on a hot setting will kill ticks in six minutes. Do not wash the clothes first and place them in the dryer on high immediately after coming in from a possible tick infested area. The CDC currently recommends…
Healthy Home
Freshen your home with peppermint
by Helen Brophy
Using a homemade, natural peppermint room spray can bring a fresh, lively holiday scent to your home. I spritz some in my entry halI to greet my guests. I use the spray around all my sofas and cushioned chairs. Hold the spray about two feet away from your stuffed furniture and spritz gently. Do not…