Category: Indoor Air Quality
6 Reasons to Install a Whole-House Humidifier this Winter
As winter approaches, the dry, cold air can make your home feel uncomfortable, especially once your start running your home heating system day in and day out. In fact, you might have already noticed the dry, itchy skin and dry sinuses often caused by a lack of moisture in the air. But there is a… Continue reading 6 Reasons to Install a Whole-House Humidifier this Winter
Should You Remove Your Shoes at Home?
Imagine you just finish washing your hardwood or tile floors, only to have someone walk right across them, leaving their dirty footprints behind. All that hard work gone to waste! Now imagine all the dirt, grime, chemicals, and bacteria that get carried into your home on a daily basis that you don’t see? If you… Continue reading Should You Remove Your Shoes at Home?
Prepare for Back-to-School Cold & Flu Season
You’ve heard the saying – all good things must come to an end. After a few long months of sleeping in, summer camp, movie nights, and barbeques, it’s time to prepare your kids and your home to go back to school. And in addition to school supply shopping and earlier bedtimes, you also need to… Continue reading Prepare for Back-to-School Cold & Flu Season
Why is My Home So Humid?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the best indoor relative humidity falls between 30% and 50%. Some studies suggest 40% to 60% is a better range, however it seems that no matter who you ask, 60% seems to be the agreed-upon threshold. If you find your home excessively humid, you’re not alone. High indoor humidity… Continue reading Why is My Home So Humid?
Breathe Better with a Whole House Air Filtration System
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our homes are our sanctuaries. They’re where we seek solace, comfort, and safety. But what if the very air we breathe inside our homes is not as clean as we’d like to believe? The truth is, indoor air pollution is a significant concern, often overlooked but with… Continue reading Breathe Better with a Whole House Air Filtration System
Why Is My House So Dusty?
Do you feel like you’re fighting a never-ending battle against house dust? You’re not alone. These pesky particles seem to settle on surfaces mere hours after cleaning. Not only is that persistent layer of dust unsightly, but it can also cause problems for those suffering from dust allergies or asthma. Read on to learn what… Continue reading Why Is My House So Dusty?
How Pure Is Your Indoor Air?
No matter how diligently or how often you clean every room in your home, you can still be living with dirty indoor air. Everyday contaminants like pet dander, cooking smoke, excess humidity, and even household cleaning products can negatively impact the air you breathe, exacerbating allergy and asthma symptoms, or causing illness. Read on to… Continue reading How Pure Is Your Indoor Air?
8 Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Allergy season seems to get worse every year. The hotter the temps the more potent the pollen from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds, and the more miserable seasonal allergy sufferers feel. And while you can’t do much to control the weather, you can manage your indoor environment. The first line of defense for allergies is… Continue reading 8 Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
What’s the fun of being home when you can’t sit or walk anywhere without a box of facial tissues strapped to your hip? Okay, maybe that’s a little on the extreme side of the fence, but the fact remains that all too many people suffer from chronic allergies or asthma and take medication to cope… Continue reading How to Improve Indoor Air Quality