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A “First Class” Attitude

A “First Class” Attitude

Posted on10. Dec, 2010 by .

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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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Indoor Air and Your Health

Indoor Air and Your Health

Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by .

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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 .

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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 .

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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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Indoor Air Quality – Can You Breathe Easy?

Indoor Air Quality – Can You Breathe Easy?

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by .

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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 .

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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 .

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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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Furnace Cleaning Packages

Furnace Cleaning Packages

Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by .

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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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Furnace Repairs & Care

Furnace Repairs & Care

Posted on18. Mar, 2010 by .

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When filters become clogged with debris, they cut down on a furnace’s efficiency and, over time, can cause parts to wear out faster. A permanent air screen or electronic air filter should be cleaned according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Disposable filters should be checked periodically— monthly during winter—and cleaned or changed as needed. Pleated fabric filters [...]

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Where Does Dust Come From?

Where Does Dust Come From?

Posted on17. Mar, 2010 by .

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Dust. It floats lazily through beams of sunlight, it settles gently on surfaces, and it tangles with other mysterious miscellany to create inanimate creatures beneath the couch–but where does it come from, and is it harmful? Scientists in Arizona are reporting a surprising answer to those questions in a new report, “Migration of Contaminated Soil [...]

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