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How black mould affects your health

How black mould affects your health

Black mould is particularly dangerous and homeowners are best advised to take steps to prevent it building up in the first place.
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The alarming links between air pollution and children's health

The alarming links between air pollution and children's health

There is increasing evidence to show that a high exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health problems in children that will have implications for their entire lives. 

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Why indoor air pollution is too important to ignore

Why indoor air pollution is too important to ignore

Britain is one of the worst countries in Europe for asthma levels – around 5.4million people – with death rates from asthma reaching their highest level in more than a decade.
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Little Knights - our paint does not pollute waterways

Little Knights - our paint does not pollute waterways

As well as being the safest paint for the family home, Little Knights paint is harmless to the environment, in direct contrast to many well-known emulsions
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Which is worse for your health, outdoor or indoor pollution?

Which is worse for your health, outdoor or indoor pollution?

The rising problem of both outdoor and indoor pollution is causing serious health problems. Much is known about the outdoor issues but what is causing the indoor ones and are they just as bad?

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How your choice of paint can impact on the animals that share your home

How your choice of paint can impact on the animals that share your home

Using VOC containing paints can have an adverse effect not only on you and your human family members, but also on your much loved pets.

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Symptoms your child is being affected by paint fume poisoning

Symptoms your child is being affected by paint fume poisoning

Has your child started becoming sick with varying different symptoms but you are not sure why?  The cause for this may be closer to home than you realise. 

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How to clean a painted wall

How to clean a painted wall

With the better weather on its way, it is common for homeowners to start thinking about a spring clean. One aspect of the home that should be given the once over are the walls – however this is a skill in itself.  See our handy step-by-step guide for tips and advice.

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How to get rid of and prevent black mould on walls

How to get rid of and prevent black mould on walls

While mildew is more than just unsightly, it is also a health risk, especially if you have allergies or asthma...

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The link between paint fumes and childhood asthma that every parent needs to know [infographic]

The link between paint fumes and childhood asthma that every parent needs to know [infographic]

Recent research shows that paint fumes from even natural, low-VOC water-based paints can be harmful for children and increase the risk of asthma and allergies.

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Why "low VOC paint" is still not low enough

Why "low VOC paint" is still not low enough

University study involving 400 children shows that even low VOC paint can cause allergies or asthma – we explore what this means for parents and what the alternatives are.

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Where is formaldehyde found in the home?

Where is formaldehyde found in the home?

Formaldehyde is used in a wide range of products found around the home and has been proven to cause numerous problems, but just where is formaldehyde found?

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The safest paint for you and your family

Simply the safest paint for you and your family

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