Maintaining Proper Humidity Levels Can Help Protect Your Health Through the Winter

One of the first indications that fall is coming is the barrage of flu shot posters that go up at virtually every doctor’s office, clinic, and pharmacy stressing the importance of getting your annual flu shot. And while getting your flu shot is an important component of protecting your health, there’s another important component you may be missing. The humidity …

Common Triggers of Indoor Allergies

The most common trigger of indoor allergies include particles that originate both inside and outside of your home. Because indoor air tends to concentrate when your home is closed up, controlling them with entrapment and reduction can bring relief to sensitive family members. In our region, the most common indoor allergy triggers include: Mold. Mold thrives in our climate, especially in basements, kitchens and …

What Are the Health Benefits of Installing an Air Purification System?

Adding an air purification system to your forced-air HVAC system can immediately make your home healthier. The U.S. EPA has found that the indoor air is among the most polluted air people encounter. In addition to dust and irritants, indoor air can also contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may cause short- and long-term health problems. Although air purifiers …

Why Is Maintaining Good Indoor Air Quality So Important?

You wouldn’t drink polluted water, so why would you be willing to breathe polluted air? Perhaps you think by spending more time indoors, you’re protecting yourself from air pollution. Think again – the EPA has stated that indoor air pollution is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Why does this matter? Find out by considering these five reasons why …

How to Make Sure Your Home’s IAQ Stays High Through the Winter Months

For years, the goal of home builders everywhere has been ever tighter construction so conditioned air can’t leak out and unconditioned air can get in. Only in recent years has attention been focused on the poor indoor air quality that results from airtight homes. Indoor air quality or IAQ is important all year long, but IAQ during the winter should be addressed with particular concern …

The Benefits of a Whole Home Air Cleaner Outweigh the Cost

When it comes to purchasing a whole home air cleaner, you may think that it’s too expensive to justify the cost. After all, how dirty can the air inside your home really be? Indoor air quality is of increasing concern as homes become more airtight to increase heating and cooling efficiency. While an airtight home is great for energy savings, a sealed …

How to Find and Get Rid of Allergy-Causing Dust Mites

Allergy-causing dust mites are microscopic arachnids that thrive on the dander and flaked skin of human beings. Dust mites are one of the four most common causes of indoor allergies, along with pets, cockroaches and mold. The American College of Allergy, Asthma,  and  & Immunology, explains that dust mites and mold can be controlled by reducing indoor humidity and airborne …

Top 6 Indoor Allergy Triggers to Avoid as the Seasons Change

Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it can be difficult to enjoy for allergy sufferers who are affected by the change of the seasons. While there’s little you can do to eliminate outdoor triggers of allergies, there are several things you can do around the house to avoid six of the main indoor allergy triggers. Mold: This source of …