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Indoor Air and Your Health

Indoor Air and Your Health

Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by .

Indoor Air and Your Health Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects may show up after a single exposure or repeated exposures. These include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Such immediate effectsare usually short term and treatable. Sometimes [...]

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What Causes Indoor Air Problems in Your Home?

What Causes Indoor Air Problems in Your Home?

Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by .

Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature and [...]

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28 Most Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

28 Most Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by .

In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Here is a list of the most common air pollutants in your home: 1. Moisture 2. Pressed [...]

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Are Bedbugs a Health Threat?

Are Bedbugs a Health Threat?

Posted on04. Sep, 2010 by .

Source: AOL Health The old adage “sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite” is taking on new meaning this summer as bedbug infestations are on the rise. In fact, infestations are becoming so common that exterminators can barely keep up: Calls about bedbugs are up 71 percent, from one or two calls a year [...]

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Increases Your Home’s Value by Increasing its Energy Efficiency

Increases Your Home’s Value by Increasing its Energy Efficiency

Posted on17. Aug, 2010 by .

Source: Purified Living There are many ways to increase home air quality, save energy, and reduce costs at the same time. Making these changes will not only save money, but will increase your home’s value as it becomes more energy efficient. It is no secret that a home’s efficiency is a major selling point for [...]

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Indoor Air Quality – Can You Breathe Easy?

Indoor Air Quality – Can You Breathe Easy?

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by .

Source: Ezinarticles The Environmental Protection Agency, suggests that Indoor Air Quality is up to 5 times more polluted than the air outdoors, and in some cases, this figure is considerably higher. As the majority of people spend up to 90% of their time indoors, you might like to stop and wonder what impact this is [...]

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Duct Cleaning and Allergies

Duct Cleaning and Allergies

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by .

Source: Healthy Home Smart If your ducts are not cleaned regularly, you may be increasing your risk of suffering from the many symptoms and illnesses associated with indoor air pollution. Many types of pollutants and small particles can collect within the ducts that include mold, fungus, dust, bacteria and viruses as well as other outdoor [...]

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Top 10 Ways tο Improve Yουr Indoor Air Quality

Top 10 Ways tο Improve Yουr Indoor Air Quality

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by .

Source:  SEMCO Incorporated Yου mау nοt realize іt bυt thе air quality іn home οr business mау bе worse thаn уου thіnk, especially during thе winter months. In thе winter, windows аrе rarely opened аnd thе same stale warm air іѕ usually reticulated throughout thе building. Air quality іѕ ѕο poor іn fact thаt ѕοmе [...]

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Choosing a Furnace Air Filter

Choosing a Furnace Air Filter

Posted on21. May, 2010 by .

HEPA vs. Electrostatic Air Filter Traditionally, a furnace air filter aims to only capture relatively large particles of dust. Now, however, advanced models that use HEPA or electrostatic air filtration have been able to maintain high efficiency ratings of more than 90%, which simply cannot be compared to the weak 5% efficiency filtration of a [...]

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Furnace Cleaning Packages

Furnace Cleaning Packages

Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by .

At the start of March 2010, we implemented new packages that combine variety, control and flexibility over the services our clients need, with unmatched value. These are strategically bundled to meet the expectations of all budgets. They also all include complementary Carbon Monoxide testing as one of the main components in achieving a safe home [...]

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