We spend most of our time indoors either at work, school, or home. When we’re not at those places, many of us spend time in movie theaters, restaurants, gyms, churches, and commercial buildings. In short, we spend 90 percent of our lives inside. If you ask the question, Why monitor indoor air quality? That’s the […]
Unless you are in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business, you may not be familiar with CADR, but it’s an acronym for Clean Air Delivery Rate. It’s the standard rating for how well an air purifier cleans the air in a given room. If you’re concerned about the quality of air in your home […]
We take a lot of things for granted, such as the air we breathe every day. Whether we’re relaxing at home or working onsite in an office building or attending classes at school, we breathe in air that contains pollutants. This could include contaminants such as chemicals but also dust, mold, viruses, and other pathogens. […]
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 […]
Seniors in nursing homes need extra protection against the spread of viruses. This segment of the population continues to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, eight out of ten COVID-19 deaths in the United States are people 65 and older. Seniors age 85 and older face the greatest risk from the virus. This, of […]
When it comes to common chronic conditions, allergies top the list. This is not just true in the United States, but worldwide. Therefore, it is important to understand what allergies are and what causes them. Once we have identified the root of the problem by testing for allergens in the home, for example, we can […]
Furnace Ionizers and Air Purifiers The importance of indoor air quality is something more and more Canadians and Americans are understanding. This is largely due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Research has shown that furnace ionizers installed as part of an HVAC system, and air purifiers located within the shared-spaces in buildings help to remove […]
Does bipolar ionization work? The short answer is yes, but it’s good to know how it works and how effective it is against COVID-19. We learned a lot about the coronavirus in 2020. For example, we now know the virus can stay in the air for several hours. This happens when it attaches to the […]
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 […]