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Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe? A Look at the Science Behind Its Uses

10 Amazing Uses for Diatomaceous Earth in the Home

Everything You Need To Know For Total Rodent Control

Diatomaceous Earth: The Secret Weapon in Your Pest Control Arsenal

Graveyard Gardening: Using Diatomaceous Earth to Revive Soil

Homemade Halloween Decor: Cauldron Concoctions

How to protect plants during the colder season: Mummify

Spooky Soil Secrets: Unearth the Magic of Diatomaceous Earth for Halloween Gardens

Top 10 Beginner Gardening Tips

Spring Detox Guide: Smoothie Recipes

Uses For Diatomaceous Earth – Diatomaceous Earth For Insect Control

Benefits of Starting Your Own Beekeeping Garden

Does Diatomaceous Earth Kill Bed Bugs?

How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth for Cockroaches

Natural Indoor Ant Treatment

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth: Human Benefits

Diatomaceous Earth: Natural Bed Bug Control

DE Detox: Cleanse Your Body with Diatomaceous Earth

How to Chase Away Rodents with Diatomaceous Earth

Natural Flea Control for Cats with Diatomaceous Earth

Natural Flea Control for Dogs with Diatomaceous Earth

Does Diatomaceous Earth Have Side Effects?

Diatomaceous Earth for Cats

The Difference Between DE and Bentonite Clay

Health Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth: The Natural Cockroach Killer

Diatomaceous Earth for Dogs

Can Diatomaceous Earth Help Me Lose Weight?

Beginner's Guide to Diatomaceous Earth

Why Home Remedies for Bed Bugs Are Your Only Option

Diatomaceous Earth Benefits Your Hair, Skin, and Nails

Using DE to Polish Copper Bottomed Pots and Pans

Keep Silverware from Tarnishing

Diatomaceous Earth: Deodorizing The Bread Box

Diatomaceous Earth: Elk Feed Additive

Polishing and Cleaning Silver and Pewter Utensils

Polishing and Cleaning Utensils (Non-Silver)

Diatomaceous Earth: Deodorizing Your Vacuum

Diatomaceous Earth: Goose Feed Additive

Diatomaceous Earth: Deodorizing Shoes

Diatomaceous Earth: Bison Feed Additive

Diatomaceous Earth: Polish Out Hard Water Stains

How Do You Spell Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous Earth: Deodorizing Trash Cans

Diatomaceous Earth: Duck Feed Additive

How Our Diatomaceous Earth Is Going Green

Deodorizing Cupboards, Drawers, and Closets with DE

Pesticides and Dogs Don't Mix

The Many Names of Diatomaceous Earth

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Be Sure to Follow These DE Safety Precautions

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We talk about this all the time, but you need to be sure that the DE you are buying and using around your house or as a supplement is food grade. Non-food grade DE can be dangerous for you, your family, and pets if it is not used for their designed purpose.

According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, excessive exposure (for 40 hours a week over a prolonged period of time) to calcined (heated) non-food grade DE can cause silicosis and even cancer.

It is imperative that you know the type of DE you are being sold, so hound your supplier, read those labels, and know if you are getting the right product.

At DiatomaceousEarth.com, we only sell the highest quality food grade DE, and you can rest assured that our products are safe for your home and family.

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If you are going to use food grade DE in your house, you need to know that inhaling food grade DE is no more harmful than inhaling dust. But if you are asthmatic, elderly, smoke, or have small children, be aware that there might be respiratory discomfort or health complications if proper precautions are not taken.

Be sure to follow some of these DE safety precautions;

  1. Use breathing masks or another type of covering for your nose and mouth.
  2. Apply DE in an area that is well ventilated; opening windows can allow for a good cross-flow of air to help mitigate airborne DE build up.
  3. If you apply DE in your home and do feel respiratory discomforts such as coughing or shortness of breath, remove the DE with a damp towel and/or vacuum cleaner.
  4. If respiratory discomfort continues, please visit a healthcare professional to adequately treat the issue.