Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term used to refer to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Indoor Air Quality Facts from the EPA • The Environmental Pollution Agency(EPA) ranks indoor air pollution as one of the top five environmental…
Sometimes it seems like no matter how often you dust, you are constantly battling this never ending film that lands on the surfaces of your home. Dust can cause issues for allergy sufferers as well as anyone that suffers from a respiratory problem. Not only that, but it can make your home look less tidy.…
A house fire has to be one of the most devastating losses. All of the memories and keepsakes that are ruined in a fire are irreplaceable. What would make matters even worse, would be the fact that the fire could have been avoided. A house fire caused by a clogged dryer vent is completely avoidable.…
The only time the air inside a home or business is even considered by occupants is when people are feeling excessively humid, too cold or too hot. Unfortunately, few analyze the quality of the very air they breathe which impacts different aspects of your health. In some places in the United States, the air outside…
If you are working your way to the bottom of your winterization to do list you might want to take a moment to reconsider before you become too complacent. Home owners across the country have been busy preparing to keep the cold out and heat in along with cleaning their homes from top to bottom…
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a term that no business owner wants to hear. This term was originated in the 1970s and pertains to several occupants experiencing acute and otherwise unexplained illness when spending time in a specific building. This can mean trouble for business owners, so you may be wondering what can be done…
Central heating and air conditioning includes many primary components to make it function. In order to transfer the treated air from the furnace or from the air conditioner, air series of openings is needed. These openings are the various vents, registers, and grilles found throughout the home from which the air ducts feed the air…
Depending on how much dust and dirt circulates on average throughout your home, among other factors, dictates how frequently you should have your air ducts cleaned to maintain healthy indoor air and the efficiency of your HVAC system. Generally, experts agree that homeowners should get their air ducts cleaned every 5-7 years. Fall is actually…
When you opt to have your air ducts cleaned, how do you know they are really getting clean? The goal homeowners are trying to achieve when having their air ducts cleaned is improved air quality. Botanical disinfectants are a safe option with little risk to all those you love from pets to small children and…
You went into business to make money right? The buildup of dust and other allergens poses a potential danger to your employees’ health and the Environmental Prevention Agency states that a buildup of just 0.42” of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can result in a decrease of efficiency of 21%. It’s easy to…
