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7/27/2020

Air Purification is an Answer to Why Indoor Air Quality Matters.

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Have you ever thought about the quality of the air your family breathes at home? ​

​According to the EPA, the air quality in the average home can be 4 to 40 times dirtier than the air outside. And considering how much time your family spends indoors, you owe it to yourself to learn more about the AirMaster Ultra, an air purification system that cleans and freshens air throughout your entire home.  

Using natural, light-based processes ultraviolet (UV) and ozone, the AirMaster Ultra, it also reduces many common airborne bacteria and molds.  It also reduces odors from pets, cooking and other household sources, leaving behind fresh, clean air. ​
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There are two commonly employed methods to sanitize and disinfect areas from bacteria and viruses -- chemicals or ultraviolet radiation exposure.  Chemicals lurk everywhere in the home, workspace and classroom. Many Americans have dangerously misused household cleaning products during the pandemic, CDC data show. This has led to an uptick in calls to poison centers across the country. From the air we breathe to the surfaces we touch, toxins get into our body and are one of the largest threats to a healthy lifestyle. Constant exposure without detoxifying can increase serious health problems.

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BENEFITS OF AN AIRMASTER ULTRA AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM:
Function
Cleans and freshens the air in your home by sterilizing or killing many contaminants and neutralizing unwanted odors. This lamp also uses UV-C light to inactivate and kill bacteria, molds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. This replacement germicidal bulb has a 4 pin base that is used for air purification. 

Performance
Uses two safe and time-tested technologies: the ultraviolet (UV) light kills many airborne bacteria and molds that contribute to household allergies; the specially designed ozone lamp effectively neutralizes problem odors from pets, cooking and other household sources. Operational status is easily determined at a glance with LED indicators.
Economy
Uses special nonfilament UV lamps that last three times longer than a standard filament lamp. Unit draws just 47 watts-using less power than a standard light bulb.

Fail-Safe Features
Automatic airflow sensor allows the unit to operate only when air is flowing from your furnace or air conditioning system.

Reliability
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The only maintenance required is periodically changing the lamps, a service performed by your RainSoft dealer.
How an AirMaster Ultra works

UNDERSTANDING AIR PURIFICATION
​You may be familiar with air filtration products, but the AirMaster Ultra is actually an air purifier. The diagrams below help explain the difference. Air filters are also called “mechanical filters.” They work by trapping particles that are too large to pass through.

They collect larger particles, but may not be as effective for many smaller particles. The filters must be changed on a regular basis, as they fill up with the collected debris (much like the bag in a vacuum cleaner).
Air purifiers, on the other hand, actually sterilize or kill most contaminants. Both UV and ozone are purification methods. In the AirMaster Ultra, when air passes through the UV light zone , most airborne bacteria and molds are killed. From there the air passes by the ozone lamp, where remaining odors are neutralized. The process happens continuously and silently as your furnace runs, and there are no messy filters to change.
Contact us below about an installation of the AirMaster Ultra to receive a free radon test from American Lung Association at time of installation.  Compliments of The Detox Artist. 

​Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can have a big impact on indoor air quality and your health. You can't see or smell it, and radon can build up inside homes, buildings and schools to dangerous levels. Exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
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About Rainsoft by The Detox Artist in Des Moines, IA

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The Detox Artist, LLC is a trained contractor of Rainsoft of Des Moines - an authorized dealer for Rainsoft.  Based in Des Moines, IA, The Detox Artist services the 1.2 million water consumers in the 75-mile area throughout Central and Southern Iowa including Greater Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Newton, Ottumwa, Indianola, Oscelola, Lamoni, Corning, Atlantic, Adair, Panora, Perry, Carroll, Ames and Webster City. Rainsoft of Des Moines has been servicing these areas since 1978. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, problem-solving water filtration systems, and whole house air cleaner systems.

We specialize in water filtration for both commercial businesses and residential homes.  If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (515) 289-6263 and we will take a look at what's going on specifically with your water.
We offer Lifetime Warranty and Product replacement service.
 Call: 515-289-6263
by Erica Abell-HollandAt The Detox Artist by RainSoft, we provide in-home water quality tests to all prospective customers.  Book now!

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11/7/2019

Dirty Tap Water in Des Moines, IA and How to Clean It

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EWG's NEW tap water database is here.  I originally wrote this article in July 2019, and have just updated it to reflect the new data from Des Moines Water Works. 

​Many people drink tap water straight from their faucet, but did you know there are several contaminants in our tap water?  Specifically, for Des Moines, Iowa, I did a quick check on the EWG’s (Environmental Working Group) 
website which has systematically run water tests and checks throughout Greater Des Moines and the rest of the United States, and it was found that there are approximately seven (7) contaminants within our Des Moines Water Works water supply which, while don't meet EWG (Environmental Working Group)  guidelines, are still present in our water, and there are around 10 other detected contaminants in our tap water!

Out of these seven (7) contaminants that exceed standards in our tap water, ALL of them are known to increase the risk of cancer.  Again, this is all stated in the EWG website.  I find this to be a unique tool:  all you have to do is click 
here, punch in your zip code, and it will bring up the results of the water quality tests completed in that area. While Des Moines, IA is in compliance with legally mandated federal standards, there is still one obvious fact:  we still have contaminants in our tap water!
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What kind of contaminants are in our tap water?
According to the EWG website, these are the following contaminants in Des Moines, Iowa's water supply which include the eleven ones that exceed health guidelines at the top of the list and the rest that are simply detected in our water supply:
  • Bromodichloromethane 175x, cancer
  • Chloroform, 53x, cancer
  • Chromium (hexavalent), 36x, cancer
  • Dibromochloromethane, 62x cancer
  • Dichloroacetic acid, 8.6x, cancer
  • Nitrate, 42x, cancer 
  • Radiological contaminants, cancer
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), 263x, cancer 

Other contaminants detected:
  • Hormones (Hormones in drinking water come from human and animal wastewater discharged into drinking water sources. Conventional drinking water treatment does not remove hormones.)
  • Atrazine (pesticide known to change male frogs into female frogs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid
  • Chlorate
  • Chromium (total)
  • cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Metolachlor
  • Molybdenum
  • Strontium
  • Vanadium

It's difficult to prioritize the damage and health threat among these contaminants because they are all detrimental to our health, and when combined together day-after-day, the toxin burden to our bodies can cause real damage.


The research is profound. Let's look at nitrates alone.  According to the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa nitrate levels are killing us. The top health effects of nitrates in drinking water include:
  • blue baby syndrome - a fatal condition when red blood cells become unable to bind with oxygen.
  • increased risks of bladder, ovarian, thyroid cancers in women and birth defects with prenatal exposure.
  • blue green algae blooms caused by excess nutrients release toxin that pass through standard water treatment facilities. The toxins affect the nervous system, liver, digestive system, and form tumors. They also make the water taste bad.

In June 2019, a EWG peer-reviewed research study estimated cancer cases in each state in America.  In Iowa, 300 cancer cases per year are estimated to be directly-related to nitrates in our drinking water.  Study here.

Beyond nitrates, disinfectants like chlorine used to treat drinking water can react with algae to form byproducts, such as trihalomethanes. These are linked to rectal, bladder, and colon cancers; reproductive health, liver, kidney, and central nervous system problems. 
IN-HOME ANALYSIS OF YOUR H20
How to Clean Dirty Tap Water in Des Moines, IA
Luckily for us residing in Greater Des Moines, and the United States, there are many ways we can clean dirty tap water and rid our homes of gross bacteria and other contaminants which could be harboring in your water.
  1. REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Using a membrane to purify water, an RO system removes all bacteria and viruses from the drinking water at a specific spigot in the home, and  also removes chemical contaminants at a molecular level such as nitrates, fluoride, arsenic, chromium, lead, pesticides, herbicides, etc. (to name a few).
  2. WHOLE HOUSE CARBON FILTER  Incoming water is polished and clarified by the whole-house taste & odor filter that removes chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other chemicals that are often found in tap water. Typically, the QRS filter is placed ahead of a RainSoft water conditioner (softener) and feeds it very clean water, allowing the two pieces of technology to work together, and helping the conditioner to last longer.
  3. WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM Hard water is known to clog pipes, shower heads, and can eventually ruin your home appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc (not to mention carry all kinds of bacteria and contaminants).  It also sticks to skin and hair allowing chemicals in our soap products to bind to the calcium and clog pores.  This leads to skin allergies and hormone disruption.  By purchasing a Rainsoft water softener system from The Detox Artist, our water softener systems remove positively charged ions typically from magnesium and calcium.  You no longer need to use harmful soap products in your home that are laden with chemicals intended to soften your water because you've got the softest, cleanest water on the block.
About Rainsoft by The Detox Artist in Des Moines, IA
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The Detox Artist, LLC is a trained contractor of Rainsoft of Des Moines - an authorized dealer for Rainsoft.  Based in Des Moines, IA, The Detox Artist services the 1.2 million water consumers in the 75-mile area throughout Central and Southern Iowa including Greater Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Newton, Ottumwa, Indianola, Oscelola, Lamoni, Corning, Atlantic, Adair, Panora, Perry, Carroll, Ames and Webster City. Rainsoft of Des Moines has been servicing these areas since 1978. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, problem-solving water filtration systems, and whole house air cleaner systems.

We specialize in water filtration for both commercial businesses and residential homes.  If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (515) 289-6263 and we will take a look at what's going on specifically with your water.
We offer Lifetime Warranty and Product replacement service.
 Call: 515-289-6263

    Schedule an in-home analysis of your water with a Rainsoft water expert.

SCHEDULE H20 TEST

by Erica Abell-Holland

At The Detox Artist by RainSoft, we provide in-home water quality tests to all prospective customers.  Book now!

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10/24/2019

What's Lurking in Laundry and How to Clean It

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Stepping out of a steamy shower, many people are wrapping up in a freshly laundered bath towel without giving it a second thought.  But did you know there's a good number of reasons to air dry because what lurks in your "clean" laundry could actually make you sick?  According to The Environmental Working Group, common ingredients in cleaning products have been linked to serious health concerns like asthma, cancer, birth defects, and allergies.  Specifically for laundry cleaning supplies, I can run out of breathe naming off the long list of toxic contaminants used in America's popular brands.
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So what's the problem?

Conventional detergents are comprised of a concoction of fragrances, endocrine disruptors (read sabotage hormone function), neurotoxins and potent cancer-causing chemicals. Most detergents have signature fragrances which are designed to impregnate and stay in clothes. The unscented versions add masking chemicals, which simply cover up the fragrance with another chemical. Your laundry room may very well be the most toxic room in your home once these chemicals become airborne when washing and drying your clothes.
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This is a major problem in light of the fact that scientists are directly linking the alarming rise of degenerative disease in America to exposure to chemicals in our homes and workplaces.  

Following is a list of common chemicals in laundry detergent products.
  • Phthalates
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate/ Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLS/ SLES). ...
  • Phosphates. ...
  • Formaldehyde. ...
  • Chlorine Bleach. ...
  • Ammonium Sulfate. ...
  • Dioxane (1,4 Dioxane/ Diethylene Dioxide/ Diethylene Ether/ Dioxan).
If you want to take a close, close, close look at all these chemicals, there are numerous scientific analysis blogs on the web.  Several I recommend are Natural Living Family, Branch Basics and I Read Labels For You and of course, The Environmental Working Group.

Why are these chemicals in our laundry soap?
The simplest answer to this question is that our tap water is dirty. 

Beyond the industrial chemicals and metals hidden in our public water, minerals like calcium and magnesium are also abundant.  These minerals are terrible for cleaning! 

Basically, what you need to know is calcium and magnesium are rocks (in the form of dissolvable solids) that get stuck in clothing.  Soap STICKS to those minerals which is why you get soap scum in the bath and why skin and hair get irritated...it's also the reason laundry turns DINGY, STINKY and LINTY.

Think about that towel.  It's only going to get as clean as the water used to launder it.  
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Here are two water samples with laundry soap.  The left one is my neighbor's untreated city water with laundry soap.  The right is Rainsoft mechanically-softened city water with laundry soap.

Which water do you want to clean with?

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Test this at home with hard water

  1. Grab a laundered cloth. 
  2. Shove it into a mason jar full of water. 
  3. Shake vigorously for a while. 
  4. You will see the water turns grey as the residual soap and dirt are released into the water.  

Nice?  No. Gross!

Soap & Fragrances

The major fillers used in many detergents are insoluble materials that cause accumulation and buildup in laundry, washers, pumps, pipes, drain lines and septic tanks— and they also end up in our waterways.

Look for non-toxic yet effective products like Norwex Laundry Detergent which dissolves completely and does not accumulate or build up.  If you're cleaning with soft water, lucky you!  You can check off unnecessary fillers in your laundry all together and should also look into products like Natural Visions that are especially formulated for Rainsoft soft water households.  Just be sure to avoid artificial fragrances - choose unscented.

  • According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) fragrances are considered to be among the top five allergens and can trigger asthma attacks.  Testing by EWG also revealed that 75% of the fragrances contain phthalates (pronounced “thal-ates”). Phthalates have been linked to diabetes, obesity and hormone disruption which affects both development and fertility. Mt. Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center has linked exposure to synthetic fragrance in first and third trimester prenatal exposure to ADHD and autism.​
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The real problem is the water

Compounding the problem with the chemicals in the cleaning agents, municipal and tap water is full of contaminants like pharmaceuticals, nitrates, chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, lead, fluoride, arsenic as well as hard minerals like calcium, magnesium and manganese which make it impossible for clothes to be rinsed clean of dirt and oil with just soap.  Major chemical companies such as Proctor and Gamble, Lever Bros., and Colgate Palmolive understand that most households have DIRTY WATER, so they produce chemical-laden products that chemically-soften water.

<<Read more about Dirty Tap Water and How to Clean It>>

In the past, these companies made an unscented powder form, but today they fill plastic containers full of mostly water then add their chemicals and some fragrances and dyes to cover up the chemical smell.  Consumers pay high dollar for this "Cleaner". 

Did you know the average American family spends about $40 to $50 each month on cleaning supplies, roughly calculating to $600 a year?


How to clean dirty tap water that's making your laundry dirtier
Luckily for us residing in the United States, there are many ways we can clean dirty tap water full of minerals and rid our homes of gross bacteria and other contaminants which could be harboring in your laundry.
  1. WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM Hard water is known to clog pipes, shower heads, and can eventually ruin your home appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc (not to mention carry all kinds of bacteria and contaminants).  It also sticks to skin and hair allowing chemicals in our soap products to bind to the calcium and clog pores.  This leads to skin allergies and hormone disruption.  By purchasing a Rainsoft water softener system from The Detox Artist, our water softener systems remove positively charged ions typically from magnesium and calcium.  You no longer need to use harmful soap products in your home that are laden with chemicals intended to soften your water because you've got the softest, cleanest water on the block.
  2. REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Using a membrane to purify water, an RO system removes all bacteria and viruses from the drinking water at a specific spigot in the home, and  also removes chemical contaminants at a molecular level such as nitrates, fluoride, arsenic, chromium, lead, pesticides, herbicides, etc. (to name a few).
  3. WHOLE HOUSE CARBON FILTER  Incoming water is polished and clarified by the whole-house taste & odor filter that removes chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other chemicals that are often found in tap water. Typically, the QRS filter is placed ahead of a RainSoft water conditioner (softener) and feeds it very clean water, allowing the two pieces of technology to work together, and helping the conditioner to last longer.
Count the ways you and your family use water.
  1. Drinking
  2. Cooking
  3. Bathing
  4. Doing laundry
  5. Housecleaning
  6. Watering the lawn
  7. Washing the car
  8. Giving the dog a bath
Keep it clean, folks!

About Rainsoft by The Detox Artist

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The Detox Artist, LLC is a trained contractor of Rainsoft of Des Moines - an authorized dealer for Rainsoft.  Based in Des Moines, IA, The Detox Artist services the 1.2 million water consumers in the 75-mile area throughout Central and Southern Iowa including Greater Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Newton, Ottumwa, Indianola, Oscelola, Lamoni, Corning, Atlantic, Adair, Panora, Perry, Carroll, Ames and Webster City. Rainsoft of Des Moines has been servicing these areas since 1978. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, problem-solving water filtration systems, and whole house air cleaner systems.  Now also servicing The Greater Ozarks with Aquasani, Inc. of Springfield, MO.
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We specialize in water filtration for both commercial businesses and residential homes.  If you would like an estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (515) 289-6263 and we will take a look at what's going on specifically with your water.
We offer Lifetime Warranty and Product replacement service.
 Call: 515-289-6263

    Schedule an in-home analysis of your water.

Schedule H2O Test

by Erica Abell-Holland
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At The Detox Artist by RainSoft, we offer in-home water quality tests to all prospective customers.  Book now!

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