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 →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 →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
Read more →6-Step Home Maintenance Inspection for Window and Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks If you have conducted the home maintenance air pressure test and have found some leaks you will need to investigate further. Here are 6 easy steps: Inspect your window panes for cracks. If
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Home Maintenance Importance Home maintenance hot spots focus attention to conditions that affect our health and well being. Indoor Air Quality affects our health. Turn-Key Environmental Consultants has offered Indoor Air Quality/Mold Investigations services for over 18 years. We often advise owners of basic home maintenance to perform
Read more →IQAir’s Hyper HEPA Filtration is proven and certified to stop airborne pollutants that ordinary HEPA filters simply cannot. The IQ Air Health Pro Plus has received more top reviews and awards than any other air purifier. For an air purifier to effectively help reduce symptoms of allergies
Read more →How can your carpet be a health danger, and what are the symptoms? The term Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has been around for many years. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) indicates situations where building occupants experience acute health problems. For example, Turn-Key Environmental Consultants has had numerous calls
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,
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