Heating, Air-conditioning and Carpets May be Hazardous to Your Health

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions. Arlington Heights IL – infoZine – Newswise – Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to [...]

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How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen. Although there is no strong [...]

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Quick Tips on Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Posted on07. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Leave Pollutants at the Door Wipe your feet on a doormat or remove your shoes at the door. Reduce dust and dirt on your floors. Vacuum at least twice a week using a HEPA filter, and/or mop floors. Replace wall-to-wall carpeting with washable area rugs. Breathe Clean Air Make your home a no-smoking zone. Ventilate [...]

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How Plants Improve Indoor Air Quality

Posted on19. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

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How to Grow Your Own Fresh Air

Posted on14. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

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What Are Volatile Organic Compounds and How to Avoid Them?

Posted on14. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.  VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering [...]

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How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air

Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by Admin.

Simple steps to a healthy home: – Fresh air is one of the top natural cleaners around. Best part about it is it’s free of chemicals, and costs nothing to use; just open the windows! – If your furnace’s blower is not cleaned regularly, it can become a breeding ground for dirt, dust mites and [...]

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