Natural sun protection for wood floors and furniture

Natural sun protection for wood floors and furniture

Without a coating, UV light can interact with wood surfaces, causing discoloration and damage. Credit: Naturhaus Naturfarben GmbH To keep wood from aging prematurely, it’s important to protect it effectively against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. At the same time, people want to retain the look and feel of natural wooden surfaces, but the transparent protective coatings…

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Does what we put into our plumbing end up back in the water supply?

Does what we put into our plumbing end up back in the water supply?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When you see an advertisement for a detergent promising to brighten your clothes, something called a fluorescent whitening compound, or optical brightener, is probably involved. Such material absorbs UV light and emits visible blue light via fluorescence. The result? Brighter whites, vibrant colors. Yes, your clothes are glowing. As it turns…

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