Reducing Noise Pollution in the Home

Noise pollution is environmental noise, as from vehicles or machinery that is annoying, distracting, or physically harmful. The Physical effects of noise pollution can include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), stress, and sleeplessness. High stress levels can cause the body to release excess amounts of cortisol, the stress hormone; this has many adverse physical effects. Too much cortisol can cause bone and muscle to deteriorate making them weak and fragile. High levels of this hormone can also negatively affect the body’s ability to heal and ward off illness.

So what can you do to reduce the amount of noise pollution in your environment? There are a number of options but a good place to start is to install a range hood fan that is much quieter than the standard fan. Since much time is spent in the kitchen standing close to the fan a loud fan can cause any number of problems associated with prolonged exposure to noise pollution. A good option is the Delta Pacific One Sone range hood fan, available at Savemore Plumbing and Lighting as it is virtually soundless but is still powerful enough to remove any odors, grease or smoke from your kitchen. It is a simple way to reduce your family’s exposure to dangerous noise pollution, because while you can’t escape it outside your home you can control how much of it comes into your home.

VALLEY Pure Water Faucet Series

Kitchen faucets are among the hardest working fixtures in your home, used countless times per day, which is why having a faucet that contains brass could be a risk to your health since brass contains lead which can leach into your water. The best option for a kitchen faucet would be one made of solid stainless steel, such as the faucets in the VALLEY Pure Water Series at Savemore Plumbing. Since stainless does not leach lead or other harmful chemicals into the water it provides you with the purest water possible. With faucets that contain brass even filtration systems cannot filter out all the lead or other toxins that could be in the water, but with stainless you don’t have to worry about filtering out those toxins because they are not released in the first place.

Stainless steel is also an excellent choice for a faucet because it is resistant to corrosion and staining, it's also low maintenance, and easy to clean. Stainless steel gives a bright, modern and attractive appearance to any home. It is also one of the least expensive options when taking the total life costs into account because it is durable and long-lasting. There are many styles to choose from in the VALLEY Pure Water Series so you can have a faucet that fits your style as well as keeps you, your family, and the environment safe and healthy! These faucets are available to view on the VALLEY website at: VALLEY PURE WATER SERIES