Christmas Tree Syndrome Is there such a thing as Christmas Tree Syndrome? Surprisingly there is. And it all has to do with mold. About 85% of the trees we buy are pre-cut weeks ahead of time. The trees are cut, baled packed and shipped. Unfortunately, moisture and
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Read more →Mold spores are everywhere. Every time we enter a building, we bring in outside air along with mold spores. The spores are on our clothes, shoes and in the air. Normally, these mold spores, do not affect us. However, when the conditions are right and mold grows,
Read more →With the horrific fires in California comes an abundance of smoke. If you live within the vicinity of the fires, the smoke could be severe. However, wildfire smoke drifts farther from its source than previously thought. These trends are likely to continue, and wildfires are likely to be
Read more →Air Quality News from IQAir A typical six-room home accumulates 40 pounds of dust every year. On average, you spend about 2.5 hours a week cleaning your home. By learning the truth behind these six household cleaning misconceptions, you may save time cleaning and you will be
Read more →Nobody wants to get sick, but when winter comes it seems inevitable that many of us will suffer from the inconvenient and dangerous cold and flu seasonal influenza. People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses
Read more →To avoid problems with carpets affecting your indoor air quality, there are a few tips helpful to know NEW CARPET PROBLEMS Recently, there has been a lot of controversy about carpets as a cause of indoor air problems. This began with an incident in the EPA headquarters building
Read more →The Importance of Proper Indoor Air Ventilation Proper indoor air ventilation is critical to a healthy living environment. A system of replacing “used” air with fresh, clean outside air is needed. In commercial buildings, there is often a controlled mechanical system that does this. In many houses,
Read more →The struggle of controlling pet odors Most pet owners deal with odors in their home at one time or another. Sometimes, the pet itself is the source of the odor. Other times it’s soiled carpets, cages or beds that are the problem. Even if you don’t own
Read more →Breathing Masks Can Be Important for Your Health The popularity of protective breathing masks has grown steadily since the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2002. But the use of a protective mask dates back nearly a century, to when a pandemic of influenza (1918-1920)
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