10. How Does Humidity Levels Affect Air Quality?
Posted on 02. Mar, 2011 by Admin.
Source: Westcan4u.com When cold, dry air enters your home and is warmed to room temperature, the humidity in the average house can drop to as little as 5%. Compare that to the average 25% humidity of the Sahara Desert and you can understand why the air inside your home can seriously affect your health and [...]
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How Dirty Air Ducts Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution
Posted on 26. Feb, 2011 by Admin.
Most people have become concerned about the increase in air pollution. We often associate air pollution with the outdoors, but indoor air pollution has become a growing health concern. The air quality in our homes and offices can have an affect on our health. Polluted indoor air can cause a host of problems such as [...]
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8 Quick Tips for Fireplace Safety this Holiday Season
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by Admin.
May we suggest NOT setting Santa on fire this holiday season? As we all know, Santa gets to your home through the fireplace chimney to stuff your stockings and deliver the gifts that you asked for. He takes a quick milk’ n-cookies break before climbing back up and instructing his reindeer to the next house. [...]
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All-Natural Carpet Deodorizer
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by Admin.
During the holiday season, many of us enjoy entertaining our friends & family from the comforts of our homes. A big part of holiday preparation is a big house cleaning before and after the party. Our carpets are often acts as a sponge for all the smells that are introduced throughout your home by a [...]
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A “First Class” Attitude
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by Admin.
First Class Attitude I just got back from a vacation to Costa Rica with my daughter. This time, we got lucky and were able to get a business class tickets for almost the same price as the economy…and let me tell you – we were spoiled! It was like walking a red carpet. Our flight was [...]
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Be On The Safe Side This Season: Top 10 Tips for Safer Holidays
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by Admin.
Source: Safety at Home With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it seems that there’s never enough time to get everything done. It’s important, though, to make sure that safety doesn’t get left off the list: during the holiday season, fires cause a 34% greater dollar loss1 and holiday decorating injuries send more than [...]
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Indoor Air and Your Health
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Admin.
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?
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Admin.
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
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Admin.
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?
Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Admin.
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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How Dirty Air Ducts Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution
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