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 2002m more recently with Covid-19, the coronavirus. But the use of a protective mask dates back nearly a century, to
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Indoor Air Quality We spend over 90 percent of our time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. With cold weather arriving, time indoors increases. Exposure to a variety of indoor air pollutants increases as well. Some of the sources of these pollutants are: Carpeting and other
Read more →Outbreaks of seasonal flu occur every year. This year the seasonal flu has demonstrated its virulent nature especially for the young and elderly. Now a new virus from China, the Coronavirus, is threatening a widespread outbreak.
Read more →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
Read more →Problematic moldy buildings are a headache for building owners and managers. Moldy buildings can mean health problems for the building occupants causing them to suffer. They make numerous decisions about design, operation, and maintenance of a building. These decisions are important for the health of the building’s
Read more →Moisture problems associated with a building often means mold growth. Health problems linked to mold exposure can be significant and debilitating. A responsible response to a moisture problem is to not ignore it. Ignoring it will make the problem worse. If a moisture problem resulted in extensive
Read more →The Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) has jurisdiction for air pollution in the Miami Valley. They have an asbestos air pollution division which oversees appropriate methods for the detection and removal of asbestos from commercial, industrial and some residential properties. Asbestos Air Pollution Program The
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Much attention has been paid to the quality of the air in our homes and its effect on our health, including the rise in respiratory irritations such as asthma. One of the major contributors to poor air quality is the release of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from
Read more →Home Water Drainage is More Important Than you Think Home water drainage is a priority for good indoor air quality and reduced maintenance costs. The primary cause of damaging mold growth inside your home is water intrusion. It is helpful to realize that for each inch of rain,
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Proactive outdoor home maintenance prevents problems and preserves the value of your property. Gutters and the foundation are two important Outdoor Home Maintenance Hot Spots outdoors to check. Checking the gutters and foundation is a must. Outdoor Home Maintenance Hot Spot #1– Clean the Gutters We recommended that
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