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3 Plants for Your Home That Clean Out Bad Air

3 Plants for Your Home That Clean Out Bad Air

August 26, 2014

When you think of air pollution you probably picture vehicle exhaust and smoke stacks, but indoor air can be far more polluted than outside. In fact, indoor air pollution has been named one of the world’s greater public health risks.

Ways to Upgrade the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Ways to Upgrade the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

August 21, 2014

How often do you think about the air quality inside your home? If you’re prone to allergies, it’s likely that indoor air quality is top of mind (or should be, at least).

Protect Your Home From Dust and Other Allergens With These Tips

Protect Your Home From Dust and Other Allergens With These Tips

July 31, 2014

Summer is a time of vibrant colors in Mother Nature: blooming flowers, tall grasses, and trees of glossy leaves. But all of this plant activity can lead to increased airborne allergens, such as pollen, ragweed and dust. The EPA estimates that Americans spend $21 billion for the treatment of allergies each year. Fortunately, with a few easy precautions, …

Air Leaks Halts Your System’s Efficiency: Learn How to Seal the Leaks

Air Leaks Halts Your System’s Efficiency: Learn How to Seal the Leaks

May 15, 2014

You can end up losing a good bit of money through air leaks in and out of your home. Your heating and cooling systems subsequently have to work a lot harder to achieve the temperature levels at which you feel most comfortable.

Not Just Pretty: Houseplants Work to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Not Just Pretty: Houseplants Work to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

May 13, 2014

While tightly insulated homes increase energy efficiency, they also have the downside of effectively trapping pollution, creating indoor air pollution levels often far higher than outdoor air.

UV Lights Are Efficient Air Purifiers if You Change Bulbs on Schedule

UV Lights Are Efficient Air Purifiers if You Change Bulbs on Schedule

March 25, 2014

Take a quick look around and you’ll find a number of products available that are designed to help you improve your home’s indoor air quality. One of the most effective of these are UV lights, which you may not even be aware of. With proper installation and scheduled changing on the bulbs, these lights can …

5 Indoor Air Quality Tips for a Healthier, Less Dusty Home

5 Indoor Air Quality Tips for a Healthier, Less Dusty Home

February 25, 2014

If you have a nagging cough, constant allergies or your home is always dusty, poor indoor air quality may be the culprit. Modern homes are made to be airtight to save energy on heating and cooling, but this allows dust particles and other pollutants to build up in your home. Here are five ways to …

A Ventilation System Will Boost Your Air Quality; Some Deliver More

A Ventilation System Will Boost Your Air Quality; Some Deliver More

December 3, 2013

Contemporary energy-efficient homes are wrapped, insulated and sealed so completely that a ventilation system is necessary. When your windows and doors are closed, almost no outside air can enter the home without mechanical help, and fresh air is necessary in order to maintain the air quality in your home.

Mold: Tough to Get Rid Of, but Use These Pointers to Manage It

Mold: Tough to Get Rid Of, but Use These Pointers to Manage It

November 28, 2013

Mold is far from unfamiliar to us here in Central Florida. We see it everywhere that decaying organic matter exists. Even if we seldom take walks alongside the many rivers and lakes, it’s there in the drainage ditches and retention ponds that are part of our everyday landscape. For us, mold can be tough to …

Working Toward Cleaner Indoor Air? Houseplants That Can Help You Do the Job

Working Toward Cleaner Indoor Air? Houseplants That Can Help You Do the Job

November 5, 2013

Growing houseplants can help you have cleaner indoor air. A study by NASA has found that several common varieties of plants can help improve the quality of air in your home.