Indoor Air Quality Posts

Sick Building Syndrome

March 11th, 2014

Do you value the health of your employees? More and more office employees are complaining about sick business syndrome (sbs). The EPA defines the term as ” situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause […]

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Where’s the Dust Buster?

January 21st, 2014

It’s hard to get too worked up about dust. Yes, it’s a nuisance, but it’s hardly one that causes us much anxiety — and our language itself suggests as much. We call those clumps of the stuff under the bed dust bunnies after all, not, say, dust vermin. But there’s a higher ick factor to […]

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IAQ 101 (AKA Indoor Air Quality Basics)

December 16th, 2013

The heat is blowing, the furnace is purring like a kitten, the family is warm wherever they are lounging in the house. Everything seems to be good, as far as the heating system is concerned… or is it? It seems like whenever that furnace blower comes on, Jim starts sneezing. All winter long you’re dusting […]

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Have you changed your furnace filter?

November 5th, 2013

No matter what type of furnace you have, it’s important to remember to change or clean the filter on a regular basis. This is a relatively straightforward process and doesn’t require any professional help. However, if you’re not sure how to go about doing it, you can always have your heating technician demonstrate the process […]

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Asthma Triggers and Information

May 22nd, 2013

Asthma is a serious lung disease. * During an asthma attack, the airways get narrow, making it difficult to breathe. * Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. * Asthma can even cause death. If you have asthma or a child with asthma, you are not alone. * About 17 million Americans […]

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Biological Pollutants In Your Home – Clearing the Air

January 24th, 2013

This page will help you understand: what indoor biological pollution is whether your home or lifestyle promotes its development how to control its growth and buildup Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continues to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can […]

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The Book On Indoor Air Quality

January 24th, 2013

You Are What You Breathe… “Crazy, crazy stuff! I am going back to my bubble now…” – Wes 9 out of 10 breaths we draw are likely drawn indoors; at school, the workplace, restaurants, movie theaters and home. The average person breathes in 50,000 pollution particles a day, and takes 20,000 breaths a day. Poor […]

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