Paraffin candles (and other options) aren’t good for indoor air quality. We cover the relation of air pollution candle filters in your home.
Are Candles Bad for Your Home’s Air?
Are Candles Bad for Your Home’s Air?
December 5, 2022
Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
December 18, 2019
It’s well known that smoking tobacco indoors pollutes a home’s air supply with numerous chemicals and carcinogens. What about the new trend of vaping electronic cigarettes that’s touted as a less hazardous alternative? If you’re concerned about air quality in your home, it’s important to know what’s in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes, and the …
How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
September 4, 2019
UV (ultraviolet) lights do a remarkable job at improving air quality indoors with little effort on your part. These light bulbs mimic a spectrum of sunshine that acts as a disinfectant for bacteria, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The UV lights clean by reducing their populations. When the organic materials are exposed to the …
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IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
July 26, 2019
Your exercise room or home gym offers an ideal way to get in shape for better health. To maximize your benefits, you probably took a lot of care choosing equipment, and make regular workouts a priority. Another top concern should be the air quality in your home gym, since it can directly affect your health …
Why You Need to Properly Ventilate Your Craft Room
Why You Need to Properly Ventilate Your Craft Room
February 12, 2019
Few things are as rewarding as crafting. Spending hours at a time in your craft room, making fun new things for yourself and others, always brings a smile to your face. But it can also be dangerous, if you’re not careful. That’s why it’s essential to ensure your craft room has proper ventilation.
How Does Indoor Air Quality Change in the Winter?
How Does Indoor Air Quality Change in the Winter?
November 27, 2018
Most of the winter, residents of Orlando look forward to some fresh air indoors, but there are times when winter indoor air quality suffers. Cold fronts do put the kibosh on open windows as do the overnight hours. Just like in the summer, when the house is closed up tightly, air quality starts to decline.
VOCs: What to Know
VOCs: What to Know
April 17, 2018
Local news and weather reports broadcast air quality alerts when pollutants build to unhealthy levels outdoors, which helps sensitive groups avoid exposure to bad air. Unfortunately there’s no good way to get such alerts for your home, especially for VOCs (volatile organic compounds) whose side effects may be more serious than polluted outdoor air.
How to Limit the Effects on Air Quality When Painting
How to Limit the Effects on Air Quality When Painting
October 24, 2017
Every few years, most of us will want to freshen up the interiors of our homes with a new coat of paint on the walls. Here’s what we need to know about paint fumes and effects on air quality:
Reasons Volatile Organic Compounds Can Affect IAQ
Reasons Volatile Organic Compounds Can Affect IAQ
April 4, 2017
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases or vapors released by solid materials utilized in the construction and furnishings of residences, as well as many common household liquids. Formaldehyde, for example, is the best-known VOC, emitted by both solid and liquid sources.