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How Dirty Air Ducts Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution

How Dirty Air Ducts Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution

Posted on26. Feb, 2011 by .

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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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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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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Mold: The Silent Home Invader

Mold: The Silent Home Invader

Posted on15. Apr, 2010 by .

Take a look around your house – you probably don’t see any green and grimy mold growing, do you? Of course not. You maintain a clean home and take pride in providing a healthy environment for your family, especially through indoor air quality. But what you don’t know about your own home may make you [...]

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