Many people associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits or due to the presence of indoor allergens. Two … [Read more...]
National Healthy Homes Month 2018
In June of 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) inaugurated the first National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM). The theme that year was “Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home.” Today, the annual month-long celebration … [Read more...]
Improve Your IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, measures the quality of the air in and around buildings, primarily in relation to the welfare of those who live and work within. Maintaining a healthy IAQ in your home or business is critical to the … [Read more...]
Seasonal Allergies & Things to Avoid Indoors
Seasonal allergies impact millions of people each year with symptoms ranging from a runny or stuffy nose to itchy eyes. Commonly referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies begin for many people during the spring months when trees … [Read more...]
Spring Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Home
Spring ushers in longer days of sunlight and warmer weather and it’s also good time to check the condition of a home or commercial property. Performing some preventive spring maintenance tasks now can help to ensure a property is in good condition to … [Read more...]
Are You Allergic to Your Dog? Tips to Minimize the Symptoms of Dog Allergies
It has been estimated that there are over 70 million dogs in the United States alone and that perhaps as many as 40% of U.S. households have a pet dog. Their popularity is due to their unique ability to enrich pet owners’ lives and provide companionship. … [Read more...]
The Seven Components of Indoor Air Quality
Did you know we as Americans spend 90% of our time in indoor spaces? We at Memphis Mold Inspector believe it is important to examine your indoor air quality make-up and point out a few facts you might now know about the quality of the air in your home or … [Read more...]
Allergens in the Workplace
Could you be allergic to work? The question may sound odd and like an excuse to stay home, but for countless employees in a wide range of professions, allergens in the workplace could be cause for concern. … [Read more...]
Breathing Made Easy: How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
When you hear the words “Air Pollution”, what do you think? Most of us think air pollution is something outside - like smog, pollen and general toxic odors. The truth is: indoor air quality is almost always more polluted than even outside air, even in … [Read more...]
You’ve Tested for Mold, Now What?
Did you know Memphis is second in the nation in respect to outdoor allergens and 80% of non-food allergens that are caused by or irritated by mold? (Not our favorite Top List) The Indoor Air Quality Technicians (IAQ) claim indoor air quality is more than … [Read more...]