Fabric softener smells great, but most people don’t realize scented laundry products can release VOCs that affect indoor air quality—especially in hard-water homes. In this blog, we explain how VOCs behave, why laundry feels stiff in Saskatoon, and how soft water creates naturally soft, static-free laundry without relying on fragranced products.

PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have been used for decades in products like nonstick pans, cosmetics, food packaging, and firefighting foam. Because they don’t break down, PFAS can travel through soil and water and end up in drinking water—even far from industrial areas. Learn what PFAS are, how they can affect health, and which filtration systems Health Canada recommends for reducing them at home.

Is Saskatoon’s tap water making your child’s eczema worse? Hard water and chloramine can irritate sensitive skin, trigger flare-ups, and make creams less effective. Learn how local water quality affects your child’s skin, what dermatologists say about environmental triggers, and how Saskatoon families are finding relief by reducing water irritants at home.