Home Allergen Test Kits We want to feel safe in our homes. For many of us, however, allergens and contaminants found in the home make us sick. There are different causes for this. For example, mold, dust, and pet dander can trigger an allergic response and various health symptoms and ailments. If this describes you, […]
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Apr
Apr
For many people, spring cleaning is a time to open the windows and let fresh air inside. It’s a time to chase out the winter blues along with the dust. For allergy sufferers, however, it’s a challenge when dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping disturbs the very allergens you hope to eliminate. If this is you, then […]
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Apr
Apr
Symptoms of a Mold Allergy Mold allergy or an allergic reaction to various types of mold produce symptoms similar to other upper respiratory allergies. Symptoms range from mild to severe depending on the person. Some people have year-round symptoms, while other people are affected by flare-ups only during certain times of the year. Damp weather […]
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Dec
Dec
The dangers of asbestos are well documented. Inhaling this material may lead to serious respiratory illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is fire resistant and acts as an electrical insulator Many countries have banned the use of asbestos, however, the United States is not one of them. […]
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Nov
Nov
When creating sustainable indoor air quality, it’s important to look at the relationship between people and the buildings where they live and work. Many indoor air pollutants impact our health. Studies have shown that poor indoor air quality can impair cognitive functioning in children. It also triggers respiratory ailments and can lead to loss of […]
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Aug
Aug
Indoor air quality is important to the health of you and your family. Unfortunately, there are many allergens in the home that make us ill. However, a home air quality test kit for mold provides the answer. Once homeowners identify the source of the allergen, remediation follows. What is Mold? Mold is a part of […]
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Jun
Jun
If you are affected by seasonal allergies you are in good company. Over 50 million people experience some type of allergy each year. Allergies are number six in the list of causes of chronic illness. Summer is an especially difficult time. As bad as outdoor allergens such as pollen and spores can be, indoor allergens […]
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Dec
Dec
Ionizers: What They Do and How They Work What does an ionizer do? Well, they help to to clean the air inside of buildings and homes. And as we spend most of our time indoors either at home or at work, it’s extremely important to our health to be in healthy indoor spaces. For this […]
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Oct
Oct
Assess the Threat of Pollutants in Your Home with Indoor Air Quality Tests Many indoor air pollutants threaten the health of your family. In fact, the air inside the home is often many more times polluted than the air outside. Particles in the air contain mold, bacteria, and viruses. They also carry pollutants like radon […]
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Sep
Sep
Are You Breathing Clean Air in Your Home? If you have concerns about the outside air, there’s a good reason. Outside pollen and pollution impact our health, for sure, but what many people don’t realize is that the air inside our homes presents great risks as well. As much time as we spend in our […]
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