Safer living room options

Beware of poisonous pesticides

Cockroaches and mosquitoes can cause asthma, dengue and a host of other diseases. But do the pesticides that kill them pose equal, sometimes greater danger to our kid’s health? If used incorrectly, pesticides can be very harmful when ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. While all products carry warning labels, most consumers ignore them. Don’t.

Pesticides are useful, yes, but you have to be careful — and take far greater precautions than just asking your kids to leave the room when you spray. Ten minutes later, when they walk in, they can ingest the chemicals through a number of ways.

Moms do not have safer choices when it comes to pesticides but they may not necessarily be better in controlling the pest population. These include using the newer types of pesticides mentioned above — biochemical biopesticides — as these are naturally occurring substances that inhibit or regulate the replication of the pest species (e.g. pheromones).

Other non-chemical methods, which are also part of what is collectively termed as “integrated pest management” include mechanical trapping devices, natural predators and insect growth regulators. To check if the pesticide you’re using at home is safe, make sure that the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority has regulated the manufacturer.

Always use your common sense in buying products from the supermarket. Read the warning label carefully and follow directions. Keep them out of reach. Keep the lids tightly covered. Wash your hands and your child’s hands, toys an other objects often.

Get a new and better rug

Also, if your rug is old and overused, you need a new one. You need the clean living room rug that your children can play on top of without you having to worry about it being dangerous to them. But don’t just consider its cleanliness, think about the design, too.

Superior Rugs offer the beautiful area rugs at very affordable prices. From contemporary to traditional designs, they’ve got it all. What’s even better is they do their best to meet the expectations of their customers. They manufacturer their line and sell directly without a middleman and they give the best possible price for your money. If you’re in Central New Jersey you could stop by their store. Otherwise, visit their homepage for more information.

Improve your living room today to make it a safe place for your family.