Insights — Health in the home

We have been busy little bees behind the scenes here at Little Knights, but we are delighted to finally be able to announce things have just got even better...!

It seems one or two of our fellow paint manufacturers took objection to our claim of being a “100% VOC-free paint” and made a complaint to the Advertising Standards Agency. Well, the egg is on their face because we won. And, so far as we are aware, we are the only paint manufacturer who has been able to make this claim and prove it...

There's a difference between good hygiene and being “obsessively clean”. We reply to suggestions antibacterial paint equates to unhealthy “over sterilisation”.

Indoor air can be riddled with pollutants, emissions and germs - improving the quality of indoor air is beneficial for many reasons but perhaps even more critical during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Mould found on painted walls in bathrooms, kitchens or bedrooms is unsightly and undesirable. Is it dangerous and how can it be prevented?

Over the years, our approach to building houses has changed. Just a few decades ago, houses were made from largely natural materials, making them draughtier and, admittedly, colder...

Using paints containing VOCs can have an adverse effect on not only you and your human family members, but also your much-loved pets...

This spring avoid cleaning products that contain dangerous chemicals. There are numerous websites that detail the dangerous chemicals that even today are included in household cleaning sprays and foams. Just last month, a report by Norwegian scientists found that regular exposure to cleaning products significantly affects lung function.

It’s natural to want to safeguard the health of your family, and choosing an “eco” or a “natural” paint seems like a sound idea. But behind the hype lurks hidden danger and we feel you should be able to make a fully informed decision.

Nothing gives a house more of an uplift than a freshly decorated kitchen. It’s the room where many people spend most of their time – if they are not preparing or enjoying food, the kitchen is also the place for socialising and catching up around the table. But before you start transforming your kitchen, it’s important to bear in mind a few things about the paint you should use...

Mould is a common household problem caused by poor ventilation, leaks and other forms of moisture build-up around the home, and can be a serious health hazard if not dealt with. Here are five moulds that will invade households given the right conditions and the symptoms to look out for that they are affecting your health.

We absolutely love Christmas trees, but, passionate as we are about indoor air quality, we couldn’t help be interested in the debate on whether they are better or worse for your health...