http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com Product Reviews, Advice, Solutions Fri, 09 May 2008 19:38:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many people have old Apple iPods laying around, because they have upgraded to a newer model. So, what can be done with the old ipod if it hasn't been given away to a friend or relative? Turn it into store cash! For those who have a spare ipod collecting dust, there ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/05/09/recycle-your-ipod-get-up-to-a-150-store-credit-at-greenandmorecom/ By Mercia Tapping President, AllergyBuyersClub.com Recently, I have been interviewed by newspapers all around the country on the subject of steam cleaning. My office calls me the “Queen of Steam”. You can read articles in the Chicago Tribune and now the Boston Sunday Globe. The Washington Post just came out ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/04/17/ladybug-steam-cleaners-the-green-way-to-clean/ Patio umbrellas come in many colors and shapes, but few offer a solar power light when the sun goes down. Great for gatherings, these outdoor umbrellas are a fun way to add some light to outdoor parties without the need of electrical wiring or heavy duty batteries. The 9 ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/03/31/outdoor-patio-umbrellas-with-solar-power-light/ Would you like people to be able to find exactly which home is yours by day or night? Solar power led address numbers are an energy efficient way to help identify your home, especially in an emergency. Your home address will shine all night -- up to 15 hours with ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/03/31/solar-powered-house-number-address-lights/ Evaporative Coolers or Swamp Coolers It's easy to stay cool and use less energy – up to 80% less energy than traditional ac units - with evaporative coolers. The energy savings come from the use of different cooling technology that is safer on the environment. They use water instead of ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/03/28/evaporative-coolers-instead-of-air-conditioning-units-reduce-energy-usage-by-up-to-80/ Save time, energy and money without doing anything extra, except buying a smart power strip. Each time you shut off your tv, but forget to turn off your dvd player, vcr, and speakers, there is energy and money being wasted. In addition to the usual lightning strike protection, and equipment ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/03/28/energy-saving-smart-power-strips/ Spring is usually the official start of the allergy season. However, many allergies that are associated with spring are caused by poor indoor air quality in homes rather than just outdoor pollen from spring flowers and trees. Here are some quick tips to make your home or office allergy-free: 1. It is ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/03/10/spring-cleaning-tips-for-preventing-allergies/ Fertilize without chemicals: Compost - reduce household waste in a nearly odorless way, and put nutrients back into the earth with compost bins. Composters can help a garden by improving yields of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Some composters work in just 3 weeks, and are made of up to ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/02/27/top-ways-to-go-green-for-spring-part-iv-composters/ Conserve water with Rain Barrels - When it rains, it stores! Water conservation is easy when using natural resources, and rain barrels can be made from recycled materials such as Olive storage barrels. Simply line up a rain barrel with a downspout from the roof, and all of the rain ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/02/27/top-ways-to-go-green-for-spring-part-iii-water-conservation-rain-barrels/ Save gas or electricity with a push mower - they cut down on energy usage because there is no gas or electricity required, and maintain a healthy, attractive lawn. And, push mowers are noise-free, lighter weight around 40 lbs, and affordable compared to the energy consuming lawn mower choices on ... http://forum.allergyconsumerreview.com/2008/02/27/top-ways-to-go-green-for-spring-part-ii-reel-push-mowers/