• Colder Weather Pet Safety Tips

    Posted on November 2nd, 2018
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    The colder weather is upon us, Clear The Air would like to share some cold weather safety tips for your pets from the ASPCA.

    Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer.

    Winter walks can even be dangerous from exposure to ice-melting agents if they are licked off bare paws.

    Here are some helpful tips for keeping your pets safe this winter from the ASPCA:

    • Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet and in-between the toes. Remove any snow balls from between his foot pads.
    • Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry his skin, and don’t neglect the hair between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
    • Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash and dry your pet’s feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals—and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes.
    • Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
    • Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.
    • Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.
    • Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry.
    • Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
    • Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.

    Information provided by ASPCA: Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips

  • Do You Know Our Story?

    Posted on June 25th, 2018
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    While we distribute around the world, we truly are a small business and pride ourselves on carrying the highest quality odor eliminating products that are safe for our environment and 100% made in the USA!

    We would like to share our story with you about how Earth Care Products was born:

    Hello, I am Bill Vaughan founder and owner of Clear the Air, Earth Care Products. Over 20 years ago I was working in corporate America as an engineer/marketing executive when the trend of corporate downsizing was in full swing. Three times I had a comfortable job making good money for a good company. Three times those companies were bought out or merged, making my job and many others either redundant or unnecessary. But I hold no grudges; instead I took my lesson to the streets and went into business for myself.

    A friend of mine told me about a small company that had a “miracle” product for removing odors. I was so impressed with the way the product removed odors I decided to buy into the company. Over 16 years ago Earth Care Products was born which manufactures and sells odor eliminating products through pet stores (PetCo), on line, and pest control distributors. One of the things that I like best about our product is that it is all natural and non toxic. It will not hurt mother earth and it is safe even if you or your pet eats it.

    We do all our manufacturing and packaging in the USA . Product assembly and shipping is done at Partnership With Industry (PWI). PWI provides job preparation, job placement and ongoing workplace support for adults with disabilities. PWI assists their clients to find meaningful work, earn a paycheck and achieve the pride and independence that employment brings. I feel this is a great opportunity for our company to serve our community.

    I invite you to try our products, I know you will find they work better than any other product you have tried for removing odors. We offer a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Just call us if you have any questions.

    If you are interested in distributing our products please contact me.  bvaughan@cleartheair.com

  • How To Make Your Home “Green”

    Posted on January 13th, 2017
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    Did you know going green at home can be done by making simple changes?

    Going green at home can save energy, money, and our planet. Clear The Air would like to share these tips to help you make your home a little more green.

    3D Green Planet Earth

    1. Take your shoes off before you enter the house. This can keep all the dirt and chemicals that add up on the bottom of your shoes out of the house.
    2. Use compact fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent light bulbs to save energy in the home.
    3. Don’t throw out electronics with the garbage. Recycle them!
    4. Shop local farmer’s markets to save on the energy and fuel costs of produce and other products.
    5. Fix leaky faucets immediately to save the gallons of water that can be wasted in just a day.
    6. Purchase energy-effiecent appliances when it is time to replace your current ones. These appliances have Energy Stars labels and save energy and money.
    7. Unplug all LED electronics after you turn them off. These electronics still use power after they are turned off.
    8. Donate old clothing instead of throwing them out. You can also list your old clothing on Freecycle.org
    9. Eliminate odors in the home naturally with Clear The Air odor eliminates. Our products are not-toxic, non-hazardous, non-caustic, and biodegradable. Solve your odor challenge here.

     

     

  • What’s The Best Tech For You, Your Pets, and the Environment?

    Posted on October 25th, 2016
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    Do you need help controlling litter box odors or keeping an eye on your pets while you are gone?

    Clear The Air would like to share some of the best technology for you, your pets, and the environment.

    When you think about technology that can save you time or make your life easier, tech for your pets is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But there are many options available that can help you reach your goals while taking care of your pets and the environment. Here are a few ideas that all savvy pet owners can benefit from trying out.

    Keep Your Furry Friend in Your Sights

    Most people who have dogs consider their canine to be a part of their family, and the same sentiment often applies to cats too. So it’s understandable that one of the main fears of having a pet is them somehow getting away and you not being able to find them. You can easily put this fear to rest by using a GPS tracker to keep tabs on your pet’s whereabouts.

    The Paw Tracker is an intuitive, lightweight tracker that can be clipped directly onto your furry pal’s collar. The tracking system is linked to your smartphone and you can quickly see the location of your dog or cat anytime you get concerned. Make the whole system environmentally friendly by clipping the Paw Tracker to an eco-friendly collar like one from Earth Dog and by using your smartphone of choice.

    Freshen and Clear The Air

    Ask any cat lover what the biggest downside is to owning these lovable companions and they’ll almost always answer, “litter boxes.” Although a necessary part of having a cat, the smell is unpleasant and cleaning them can be a hassle. The good news is technology has produced a solution.

    Try the Litter-Robot, an automatic self-cleaning litter box that eliminates the need to scoop out the clumps in the litter box yourself. It helps you save pounds of litter and will also significantly reduce how much trash you throw out each year. Of course this doesn’t solve the odor problem, so you’ll want to couple the Litter-Robot with the Clear the Air Cat Urine Odor Remover Bundle. Our product is non-toxic and biodegradable, and therefore safe for the planet. Using these two items in tandem ensures that you will have a much more pleasant experience with the least fun aspect of cat ownership and the environment will benefit at the same time.

    Upgrade Your Food and Water System

    The daily chore of feeding your kitties and pooches can sometimes be difficult. You get stuck at work late one day, and they’re meowing and howling by the time you get home. Or you need to go on a short trip but have no one who can come by and refill your pets’ food and water bowls. Or maybe you’ve been told by your veterinarian that your furry best friend needs to lose a little weight for her health. Once again, technology to the rescue.

    Have you considered an automatic pet feeder? The Automatic Pet Feeder from Toppy Pets is made from eco-friendly plastic and takes care of your creatures’ most basic needs when you’re not able to. Simply want to slow down your dog’s eating time, and help her get a little weight off? Try the Simply Pets A-Maze-In-A-Bowl Slow Feed Dog Bowl, which is made from eco-friendly bamboo fibers and helps manage canine obesity.

    Whatever your goals and needs are for your cats and dogs, there’s likely a device that can help you achieve them. Give these products and systems a try and feel good about the benefits to you, your furry children and the environment.

  • Does Your Mattress Stink?

    Posted on August 5th, 2015
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    Did the kids have an accident or did the cat use your mattress as a litter box again?

    Clear The Air eliminates foul mattress odors and can eliminate harmful odors you can breathe in when you sleep.

    Here is how to eliminate odors from your mattress:

    • Take all your bedding off your mattress, including your mattress cover. Wash all your bedding.
    • Sprinkle Clear The Air Carpet/Furniture Odor Eliminator on your mattress where you smell the odor the strongest.
    • Leave the product on your mattress for up to 24 hours.
    • Vacuum product up from your mattress. Odor will be eliminated!
    • If some odor still exists, apply a second application to your mattress.
    • Return your clean bedding to your mattress and enjoy a peaceful, odorless night’s sleep!

    Do you have questions about how to use our product? Contact our customer service department to answer all your odor issue questions!

  • Healthy Habits For You And The Environment

    Posted on March 17th, 2015
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    Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Clear the Air would like to share some healthy habits for you and the environment.

    When people think about living a more healthy and eco-friendly life, they often come up with ideas that focus on one of the two areas. For example, while making sure to recycle paper, glass and metal that comes into your home is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint, it probably won’t impact your health. In the same vein, it is healthy to head out for a brisk walk in the morning, but the Earth probably won’t be impacted much by it. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can have a positive impact on both your health and the environment at the same time.

    Switch to Organic Food

    As anyone who has made the switch from regular to organic fruits and veggies knows pretty well, there is a pretty noticeable and positive difference in taste between the two. Plus, the antioxidant levels in organically-raised food tend to be more powerful and impactful on your health than food that is grown with pesticides and other chemicals, claims Organic Facts. Research conducted on organic milk also found that it contains more antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.

    In addition to being better for your body, organic food is kind to Mother Earth. Instead of spraying toxic chemicals on crops, the food is raised in an eco-friendly and gentle fashion.

    Buy an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle

    If your current vehicle is starting to show its age, check out some of the new electric or hybrid models for an eco-friendly option. Hybrid and plug-in cars reduce the amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere, explains the U.S. Department of Energy.

    Driving a car that does not belch out black smoke is better for the air that you breathe, and can reduce allergies and other breathing problems like asthma. But, electric and hybrid cars can impact your health in other ways. For instance, they typically have better fuel economy than traditional cars, so you will have more money left in your bank account (and you will put less gas into the air because you fill up less often). This alone can help reduce your stress levels and allow you to spend that money on healthier products or save it for later.

    You can also use Earth’s Care Odor Eliminator Bags as a green alternative to remove odors in your car, boat, and home. Earth Care is made from an all natural mineral. It is non toxic, non hazardous, non-caustic, and biodegradable. It can safely be used around pets and children. It is safe to sprinkle in your pet’s cage; it will not hurt your pet even if eaten.

    Clear the Air would like to share 3 healthy habits for you and the environment.
    When people think about living a more healthy and eco-friendly life, they often come up with ideas that focus on one of the two areas. For example, while making sure to recycle paper, glass and metal that comes into your home is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint, it probably won’t impact your health. In the same vein, it is healthy to head out for a brisk walk in the morning, but the Earth probably won’t be impacted much by it. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can have a positive impact on both your health and the environment at the same time.
    Switch to Organic Food
    As anyone who has made the switch from regular to organic fruits and veggies knows pretty well, there is a pretty noticeable and positive difference in taste between the two. Plus, the antioxidant levels in organically-raised food tend to be more powerful and impactful on your health than food that is grown with pesticides and other chemicals, claims Organic Facts. Research conducted on organic milk also found that it contains more antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.
    In addition to being better for your body, organic food is kind to Mother Earth. Instead of spraying toxic chemicals on crops, the food is raised in an eco-friendly and gentle fashion.
    Buy an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle
    If your current vehicle is starting to show its age, check out some of the new electric or hybrid models for an eco-friendly option. Hybrid and plug-in cars reduce the amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere, explains the U.S. Department of Energy.

    Driving a car that does not belch out black smoke is better for the air that you breathe, and can reduce allergies and other breathing problems like asthma. But, electric and hybrid cars can impact your health in other ways. For instance, they typically have better fuel economy than traditional cars, so you will have more money left in your bank account (and you will put less gas into the air because you fill up less often). This alone can help reduce your stress levels and allow you to spend that money on healthier products or save it for later.Earth Care is made from an all natural mineral. It is non toxic, non hazardous, non-caustic, and biodegradable. It can safely be used around pets and children. It is safe to sprinkle in your pet’s cage; it will not hurt your pet even if eaten.

  • Lenora Is Looking For Her Forever Home

    Posted on November 24th, 2014
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    If you were thinking of getting a new dog for the family this Christmas, adopt a dog from the San Diego Humane Society. They have so many precious dogs looking to be your new best friend. Check out this beautiful birthday girl wishing for her new home!!

    Happy Birthday to this little beauty, Lenora! She’s been patiently waiting for more than 360 days for her new family and she’s hoping if she wishes hard enough, her birthday wish will come true!

    Lenora is 5 years old and as sweet as can be. She loves to snuggle and give kisses to her favorite humans. When she’s not cuddled up, she loves playing fetch and goofing around with the water hose.
    She’s also one of our top Volunteer Picks for her sweet demeanor and silly personality.

    Make her birthday wish come true this weekend at our San Diego Campus! Here’s more information on Lenora.

  • Eliminate Toxic Odor From Your New Carpet

    Posted on November 23rd, 2014
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    Your new carpet looks great, but did you know that studies of animals have shown that breathing some types of VOCs over a long period of time can increase the risk of getting cancer.

    Some carpets are made with a chemical called VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, and are a substance that contains carbon and that evaporates or “off-gases” at room temperature.

    A number of building and household materials may be sources of VOCs. New carpeting, backing, and adhesives; draperies; wood products that use certain glues, finishes, and waxes in the manufacturing process; and vinyl type flooring and wall coverings may all release VOCs into the air.

    The good news is that these odors can easily be removed with Earth Care’s Clear The Air Odor Eliminators. Simply sprinkling Earth Care Clear The Air granules on the carpet and hanging Earth Care Odor Remover Bags will eliminate the new carpet odors. This unique form of Earth Care Products Mineral does not have to come into contact with the odor producer; it will pull the odors from the entire area.

    Clear The Air draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are absorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. Clear The Air does not cover up odors; it literally “clears the air” leaving the air fresh and clean. Clear The Air is made from an all-natural mineral, is non-toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth.

    Purchase Clear The Air Odor Eliminators here.

  • Keeping Your Dog and Cat Active

    Posted on November 13th, 2014
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    Are your pets at home alone all day??

    While you are at work, your dogs and cats are sitting at home just waiting for you to come home. Some pets may even chew up the furniture just because they are bored. Pets need to be active and need mental stimulation, it is important for their health. You can also help prevent problem behaviors by providing your pets with toys or activities to do while you are gone.

    Here are some tips from the ASPCA on how to keep your dog and cat active when you are home and when you aren’t.

  • Move it! Healthy adult dogs need at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise twice a day. Jogging, swimming and playing at the dog park are all great ways to burn excess energy.
  • Engage in structured games, like fetch and tug-of-war—they’re not only great exercise but also teach your pet impulse control and strengthen the bond between you.
  • Keep your dog occupied when he’s home alone by giving him a food-stuffed puzzle toy, like the Kong, or some tasty chew toys.
  • Like their canine counterparts, cats also need plenty of aerobic exercise. Get kitty fit with rousing play sessions, such as chase and fetch with furry toys, small balls or toy mice.
  • Encourage your cat’s favorite home alone activities, including bird watching, exploring paper bags or boxes, watching cat videos or spending time in secure outdoor enclosures.
  • Teach your cat new tricks! Felines are quick studies and can learn practical skills like coming when called, sitting up, rolling over and even using the toilet!
  • Go Green In Your Home With Simple Changes

    Posted on October 19th, 2014
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    How “green” is your home?

    There are simple changes you can make in your home to become more green. Clear The Air would like to share a few simple tips on how to impact the environment in a positive way.

    • Change your light bulbs. Trade out those incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs which save energy.
    • Use energy-efficient appliances. If you need to replace an appliance, replace it with an appliance that has an Energy Star label to save energy and money. You may be eligible for a tax credit when you use energy-efficient appliances in your home.
    • Wash full loads of laundry and dishes. Waiting until you fill your washing machine and dishwasher before you run them will save energy, water, and power.
    • Recycle those old electronics instead of throwing them away in the trash. Chemicals and heavy metals from electronics that are thrown away just sit in the ground.
    • Pull the plug on your electronics. Even after you turn your TV off it continues to use power if it is still plugged in. By unplugging it, you can save energy and money.
    • Get your food from local farmer’s market. You will not only have fresher produce, but you will save on the energy and fuel costs when you buy your produce at local farmer’s markets.
    • Fix your leaky faucets immediately. A leaky faucet or shower can waste gallons of water a day which not only a waste of our water resources, it is also money down the drain.