Indoor air quality has been on the minds of many of us since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bottom line is, cleaner air in our homes and the workplace keeps us healthy. As concerns about ventilation systems and interest in air cleaning devices have increased, many homeowners are unsure of the benefits of […]
Many Americans suffer from allergies in the home. Common household allergens include mold, pollen, and pet dander. Pollen is a seasonal allergy, mold can be prevented, and owning pets is a choice, but dust is everywhere. Making a home 100 percent dust-free is not an option, however, knowing what is in the dust helps eliminate […]
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 […]
You may have heard that the air inside your home is as polluted as the air outside. That’ true. In fact, it may contain more pollutants than the air outside. This poses a risk to the health of workers in office buildings as well as at home. The risk is greater for young children, the […]
Dust is an unfortunate part of life. Dust particles travel through the air and land on hard surfaces like floors, tabletops, and counters as well as soft surfaces like carpeting, rugs, curtains, and upholstery. We can’t prevent dust from forming but we can increase cleaning and use air purifiers to remove particles from the air. […]
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 […]
As the debate about school re-openings continues, one thing is for certain, it must be done safely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers guidelines on how schools should reopen safely There’s no question that children benefit from in-person learning and at the university level, students and staff remain anxious to return to the […]
As winter ends, our thoughts turn to spring. It’s a time when we open windows to get fresh air flowing into our homes. It’s also a time for cleaning projects. Clean homes and clean air limit the number of indoor allergens. So, take charge of your spring cleaning this year with our room-by-room guide. Use […]
Air quality is important to our health. No question. Of course, many of us have concerns about outdoor air pollution which has natural and artificial origins. It’s both car exhaust and pollen. It’s soot from factories and naturally-occurring radon gas too. Whatever the source, outside air pollution causes allergy symptoms and sometimes even severe respiratory […]
Airborne pathogens pose a threat to the health and safety of building occupants. Hospitals and healthcare facilities understand this. In the wake of the COVD-19 pandemic, commercial business owners realize this as well. It’s important for every business owner, facilities director, and building manager to understand the impact of airborne viruses on their staff and […]