In today's world, having clean and healthy indoor air is more important than ever. Not only is it crucial for your own health and well-being, but it is also important for the health of your family and pets. Thankfully, there are many easy ways to improve indoor air quality without spending a lot of money [...]
Indoor air quality affects the health and well-being of occupants in buildings, including family members and employees. According to research, there is a close link between indoor air quality and the development of respiratory tract diseases. Dirt and other pollutants accumulate fast in indoor spaces, thus the need to enhance indoor air quality. Please read [...]
As we all know, air conditioning filters play an essential role in safeguarding a healthy and clean indoor environment. Experts highly recommend changing or cleaning these components every four months to prevent dust and dirt build-up that can alter their function. You'll probably find multiple types, efficiency ratings, and sizes while hunting for the perfect [...]
Ideal indoor humidity levels should be between 30% and 50%. Unfortunately, moisture can move in and out of the home without your knowledge or control. Indoor air quality is compromised when humidity levels dip below 30% or rise above 50%. In the winter, the combination of cold, dry air outside and heated air inside can cause de-humidification. [...]
Commercial or residential duct work cleaning for HVAC units is a good way to prevent future issues with allergens, mold and excess moisture. This simple line of defense is also inexpensive for property owners seeking indoor air quality services. For example, some types of duct work are attached to floor vents, and this style of HVAC [...]
Mold is the most common type of fungus on earth, so much so that it comprises roughly a quarter of the planet's biomass. Molds reproduce mainly by producing spores but they can also reproduce when mold filaments (called “hyphae”) break off and get transported to a location where there is adequate food and moisture. Mold can have dramatic [...]
Most people decide to stay indoors during a storm or an intense heatwave. However, outdoor weather and extreme temperatures actually impact indoor air quality as well. Here are just a few ways that extreme weather impacts the air quality of a home. How Extreme Weather Affects Air Quality When high temperatures prevail for a prolonged period of time, buildings [...]
One of the most common customer questions is, "Will a duct cleaning improve indoor air quality?" In most cases, the simplest and most straightforward answer is no. Despite maybe having in issue with bacteria, mold, or dust, your duct work is likely not the cause, despite looking dirty, and the cure is installing an indoor air cleaner. It [...]
For many of us, air conditioners have become commonplace not only in the workplace office but as soon as we get home as well. We expect to walk in a home that is fully air-conditioned and comfortable. Regardless of the type of air conditioner you have, any air conditioner can offer you a significant amount of [...]
The quality of the indoor air in a home can have a big effect on the health of those who live within the household. Those with allergies or breathing issues can be even more affected, but even those who don't can suffer if there is a lot of dust, pollen, pet hair or other allergens [...]