When you suffer from a dust allergy it can be frustrating. The problem with a dust allergy is that you don’t get reprieve during certain seasons in the year. You have to deal with the problem year round. No matter how much you clean your home, you will have dust that settles on all surfaces…
Asthma is a respiratory condition that can be easily triggered. In the 1980s, it was reported that 1 in every 13 Americans suffer from asthma and numbers have only continued to rise since. Allergens or other irritants that enter the lungs trigger asthma systems as the airways swell. Common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing,…
Homeowners everywhere have started opening windows to replace dry, stale winter air with fresh spring air. This is the time of year to start spring cleaning. The garage, your closets and much more but it’s actually a great time of year to clean the air ducts in your home. Why is spring the best time…
During the holiday season so many people suffer from allergies and other illnesses. Cold and flu season hits thousands of people each winter. Many people know that they can prevent the cold or flu by eating right, getting enough sleep, washing their hands frequently, and staying away from those that are sick. Unfortunately there aren’t…
Describing a dusty house has many adjectives. With the unadulterated amount of dust on your tables, chairs, and other surfaces and the HVAC vents looking like they have grown dust bunnies that spread under furniture. Keeping up with the volume of dust can be extremely exhausting. To help decrease dust buildup and avoid the daily…
Being able to spend time outdoors can be rejuvenating for the body and the mind. Breathing in fresh air provides many health benefits. Despite our attempts to spend more time outdoors studies show that most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. It has been reported that indoor air quality is two to five times…
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends that your air ducts should be cleaned every 3-5 years because of the filth that builds up, as most homeowners are aware of. A number of other airborne particles are usually found layering up on the inside of the air ducts including pollen, insect corpse fragments, dust, dirt,…
The United States Fire Administration reports that there are 15,000 home clothes dryer fires each year. These fires cause an estimated 13 deaths, 444 injuries, and $238 million in property loss. They also report that not properly cleaning your dryer is the cause of 80% of the home clothes dryer fires. Since most home clothes…
Airborne particles accumulate in the air ducts, as air ducts see a lot of traffic and over time. Air quality is reduced, which impacts asthma and allergy sufferers and impacts everyone who breathes in the tainted as the filth builds up. The internal cavity of the air ducts needs to be cleaned just like every…
The winter can impact our lives in many ways in Michigan. One often overlooked element is the indoor air quality of our homes and business. With Michigan winters being especially cold, most find they spend more time inside than outside to escape the brutality of the winter temperatures. As a result, many find the exposure…
