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Teaching kids about healthy foods doesn’t have to be a nightmare.
It’s a long-running joke among parents that getting children to eat their vegetables requires (for the most part) one part blackmail and two parts tears and tantrums. Young children are notoriously picky eaters, which makes getting their five a day a feat akin to...
Renewed focus on health and safety in the mining industry.
A health and safety working group has been established by the five major stakeholders in the South African mining industry. Mining Innovation News reported that companies - including industry giant AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. - had formed the group in order to tackle the...
Frustrated by flea bites? Our guide to flea control
Ah, that all too familiar sensation. Whether you’ve recently cuddled a furry friend or holidayed in some questionable accommodation, few things are as irritating as being on the receiving end of flea bites. Unfortunately, catching the culprits can be difficult, to...
Five questions people neglect to ask their contract cleaning providers
When you’re looking for a potential contract cleaning vendor, a flashy website, shiny business cards and suave salesman won’t cut it. It’s worth your while to do some digging, in order to make sure that you’re dealing with a legitimate contract cleaning service, and...
The changing face of technology: top trends in the retail industry.
We live in age where the consumer is king. Their preferences now dictate retail offerings, as opposed to a decade or two ago when brands had a lot more influence on their markets’ needs and wants. All of the technology trends in the retail industry are...
Powder post beetle – the ticking time-bomb of pests.
What do gleaming wooden floors, an original Art Deco drinks trolley and a bag of braai wood have in common? They’re all potential homes of powder post beetles. Older South African homes typically consist of timber structures. Supporting beams, wooden decks or floors,...
Selling your house? Read about why certificates of compliance are non-negotiable
If you’re about to put your home on the market, you’ll probably get out the Dulux, Q20 and garden rake in an effort to spruce up your most valuable asset. Unfortunately, aesthetics aren’t all you have to worry about. Whether you’re about to sell your property through...
An introduction to soil poisoning for first-time home builders
You’ve dreamt about this moment for years. Owning your very own piece of prime property and building the home of your dreams is about to become a reality. Before your abode starts to take shape however, it’s wise to do a bit of research about the not-so-glamourous...
What would happen if your hospital didn’t follow a hospital cleaning plan?
It’s a given that the hospital you entrust with your health and recovery should be a sterile, hygienic environment. High foot traffic, frequent turnovers and patients with a variety of infectious diseases mean that a thorough hospital cleaning plan can quite...
Our top tips to home cleaning the green way.
The pungent smell of bleach and anti-bacterial sprays once signalled a sparkling clean abode. Today, home cleaning methods hark back to the days when industrious housekeepers made their own home cleaning solutions. As families seek safer, more environmentally-friendly...