Stachybotrys is also known as black mold, or toxic mold, although like other molds, it can appear either black or green. Individuals with respiratory vulnerabilities are at an increased risk of developing infections when exposed to Stachybotrys. … [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...]
Indoor Air Quality & Pet Allergens
Indoor air quality is not only affected by dust and mold. For many people their pets are an important part of the family, but homes with pets can also result in indoor air quality issues, allergies, and trigger asthma attacks. Even for people without … [Read more...]
School Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance
Studies have shown a direct link between school facility conditions and student performance. The most commonly cited problem was school indoor air quality. … [Read more...]
Meth Lab Dangers
Most of the methamphetamine abused in this country comes from foreign or domestic super-labs, although it can also be made in small, illegal laboratories, where its production endangers the people in the labs, neighbors, and the environment. Learn more … [Read more...]
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) refer to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures which can affect the environment and human health. They are emitted by a variety of household products, furnishings, and building materials. … [Read more...]