December 6, 2016
Silica Gel contains a great amount of surface area. White Silica Gel is non-toxic, it is also odorless, has no taste, non-corrosive and is a chemically slow substance. It is available in several mesh sizes and they are used for countless uses. Some things you can use silica gel for are, drying out a wet cellphone, keep photos or documents safe from moisture, …
September 19, 2016
Corrosion Inhibitors Rust produces more rust Unless the processes of oxidation are kept in check, rust and corrosion will continue. This type of chemical reaction increases as the temperature and humidity rises. This is mainly problematic in the Eastern and Midwestern United States as drier states such as Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico exhibit comparatively lower humidity. If the concentration …
August 4, 2016
Zeolites as an adsorbent Zeolites are inert and extremely durable; they can withstand elevated temperatures, heavy loads, will remain free-flowing immersed in water, and will not disintegrate when exposed to air. Zeolites are commonly applied as an adsorbent because of its construction and due to their ability to be regenerated over and over again for re-use; many times designed to …
June 23, 2016
Pet Odor Removal Tips While a one cannot always prevent odor from happening 100% all of the time, following these simple steps will help make being a pet owner alot easier. How many cats do you own? Not performing routine maintenance on a litter box can have guests thinking a home owner has a herd rather than just one. Don’t be …
June 9, 2016
These instructions are meant for indicating (blue or orange) product only, it is difficult to effectively gauge if colorless product has re-generated. Let’s begin with some safety precautions: Use a Pyrex baking dish which is at least a ¼“ thick, the product becomes very hot while drying and potentially can cause other types of glass to shatter. It is also recommended not to …
May 23, 2016
Unless you are traveling in a huge SUV and have the luxury of bringing the kitchen sink, think about what you will be doing while away… What clothes are really necessary? What will I wear on my feet when not out & about? How much walking will I do? Where am I going to be the most, outside or inside? Is …
May 5, 2016
Ultimately keeping computers clean will promote a longer life span. Here are some of the pitfalls that require your attention in maintaining your computer equipment. A PC’s fan does not remove dust: fans within a computer are designed to cool the circuitry; ironically most fans are made of plastic and actually attracts dust (static electricity) rather than blow it away. …
April 28, 2016
How do you prevent a food storage problem before it happens? For those who like to save money buying bulk food products such as pastas, cereals, rice, flours and spices, these items and any many like them are all hyper-sensitive to the exposure of air. When opening sealed packages to store dry goods in canisters, use oxygen absorbers to protect them until you …
April 20, 2016
Control moisture by allowing it to escape. Air barriers such as a house wrap will reduce air infiltration giving a better R-value to the home, but water vapor can escape to avoid mold and mildew resulting inside the walls. In construction, vapor barriers such as plastic sheeting are used to diminish condensation building up within the structure; the placing of these barriers …
April 7, 2016
Just like in our homes and offices, moisture will bring about mold and mildew in our boats and RV’s; it can be even more problematic since in most cases we don’t use them daily. Leaks can occur anywhere there is not a tight seal such as a windshield, skylight, or around the bathroom/kitchen area. Due to a boat’s environment, water …