Culligan Water of the Low Country - October 2021

Culligan Water of the Low Country - October 2021

WATER WISE OF THE LOW COUNTRY TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR BOTH ADULTS AND KIDS

2021 OCT

How the Lanes Celebrate Halloween

One of my favorite things about Halloween is seeing all of the kids have so much fun, and I have a tendency to turn into a big kid myself during this time of year. We live in a golfing community, so back when Sarah and Christopher were kids, Anne and I used to take them trick-or-treating in our golf cart. They were always so excited to dress up and get some candy. Many years later, our grandkids, Coleman and Caroline, are a few hours away from us, so my wife and I now try to make do with our own celebrations. (We do love seeing photos of the kids afterward!)

For me, it’s just not Halloween without a good costume. Anne and I make sure to try to dress up every year to hand out candy, and we’ve had some pretty interesting costumes over the years. I’ve been a taco, and, on a different year, Anne and I were the Joker and Catwoman. I tend to get pretty dedicated to my character, so I shaved my head to dress up as Uncle Fester one year. Another year, I was Donald Trump, and a kid showed up at our door dressed as Richard Nixon — we had a good laugh about that one. But my favorite costume of all time has to be when Anne and I were Walmart greeters! It’s always good fun to become someone else for the night and have other people try to guess who you are. Anne and I are still brainstorming on this year’s costumes, but we’ll be sure to make them good. Coleman is into WWE so Hulk Hogan might be on the radar for this year! Another one of our yearly traditions is to decorate the house. Anne takes care of that one, and she tries to find a good balance of spooky and cute for the kids. She always does a great job, putting out lots of pumpkins and hanging decorations. My personal favorite is a talking skeleton. It has a sensor, so when trick-or-treaters walk by, it surprises them by saying, “Give me your candy!” It scares the little ones a bit, but not too badly — and the older kids think it’s a riot. Halloween may be all about the kids, but we try to sneak in some grown-up fun, too. We know all of our neighbors pretty well, so we tend to invite the kids and their parents into the house. The kids enjoy candy, while the adults have a drink or two — we like to call it “adult trick-or-treating.” I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about my family’s Halloween traditions and that you’ve got some of your own that bring you joy. However your family is celebrating this year, have a safe and healthy Halloween! –Chris Lane

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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH PFAS?

Study Finds Toxic Contamination in Popular Makeup

You might’ve heard about the toxic makeup controversy due to the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act recently introduced into the Senate. What’s the deal with PFAS (per- and polyfluoalkyl substances)? Are they actually dangerous? Here’s what we know so far.

Prepping for the holidays is exciting and fun, but it requires tons of planning, cooking, decorating, and cleaning. To avoid getting bogged down while preparing for cheerful celebrations with friends and family, try these easy ways to get your house sparkling clean and ready to host. Roll the Ceilings When it comes to ceilings, especially if they are textured, thoroughly cleaning off dust, dander, and cobwebs can be challenging. When you use a broom, chunks typically go flying around and make a larger mess. However, if you whip out a painting roller, dampen it, and roll your ceilings just like you are painting, you are sure to get the job done! Socks on Your Hands Have you ever run a finger along a panel of your blinds and it comes up black? Blinds tend to be huge dust collectors. By throwing some socks on your hands, you can get back to clean blinds. All you have to do is find a pair of old socks, “glove up,” and dampen them. From there, if you grip each individual blind panel and slide your hand along the length of it, you will gather tons of nasty dirt and dust onto the sock. Cleaning Balls Utilizing tennis balls for your house chores may sound strange. However, when drying a bulky bed comforter in your dryer, adding a few tennis balls will ensure the stuffing does not gather all to one side. The balls help keep everything nice and even. Pillowcases and Fans Your ceiling fans collect all of the nasties — dirt, dust, bugs, and allergens. For an easy way to clean them without spreading all the grime around your home, turn to old pillowcases! Simply slip the pillowcase over each individual fan blade and then wipe. All of the debris will end up in the pillowcase itself. A clean home is the key to happy living and is paramount for hosting over the holidays. With these tricks up your sleeve, you are now a cleaning expert! YOU CAN USEWHAT TO TIDY UP?! 4 Deep-Cleaning Hacks to Prep for the Holidays

What does the research say?

A recent study published in the journal Environmental Sciences & Technology Letters revealed that over 52% of 231 popular makeup items, sold in American and Canadian markets, contained high levels of synthetic contaminants called PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” because they do not disintegrate easily in the environment or in our bodies. For many, putting on makeup is a daily ritual — which makes it extremely concerning that PFAS can bioaccumulate in bodies over time. Even worse, they have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, decreased fertility, and hormone disruption. The most disturbing detail, though? Of the 29 products that contained PFAS chemicals, 28 did not disclose them on the product’s label. “Some of it could be unintentional, due to manufacturing issues, but there are several products where the levels are so high, they had to be intentionally added for something like durability or water resistance, because that’s what PFAS do very well,” says study author Graham Peaslee, a professor of physics, chemistry, and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, about 88% of the tested products failed to disclose any ingredients that would explain those chemical markers, despite the Food and Drug Administration requiring such explanations.

How do you avoid PFAS risk?

According to the study, the highest levels of PFAS were found in foundations (63%), waterproof mascara (82%), and long-lasting lipstick (62%). To get started, use the Skin Deep >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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