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...]
Hidden Mold in Homes & Buildings
Do you have hidden mold in your home or business? You may be suffering from allergies, asthma attacks, and even infections from hidden mold. Learn more about common mold hiding spots and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. … [Read more...]
Dust Mites, Allergies & Asthma
Exposure to dust mites is a common trigger for allergies and asthma, especially in children. Learn where dust mites may be lurking in your home and what you can do to minimize your family's exposure to this common pest. … [Read more...]
Breathing Mold Can Cause Health Concerns
Breathing mold can cause health issues including allergy and asthma attacks in certain individuals. Mold is a natural part of the environment and can be found all around us, but having mold growing indoors and exposing people to high levels in the air we … [Read more...]
Air Ducts and Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is typically a major concern for homeowners when they decide to investigate having their air ducts cleaned. A home's heating and cooling system acts as a building's lungs as the system works to take air in and exhaust air out of a … [Read more...]
House Dust Allergens and Indoor Air Quality
Virtually everyone has experienced sneezing, a running nose or itchy eyes after cleaning their home. The condition is often caused by exposure to household dust allergens that have become airborne. This same dust can even trigger asthma symptoms in some … [Read more...]
Indoor Air Quality Complaints in Office Environments
As the public recognizes the importance of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments, their awareness and demand for good indoor air quality (IAQ) has increased. This demand has resulted in indoor air quality emerging as a major concern … [Read more...]