You might think that in winter, allergens — that is, the particles that set off our allergic responses — would be less prevalent. After all, once there’s a freeze, whatever might have been flowering will be done and it’s unlikely any pollen is being produced. However, among the most common winter allergens is mountain cedar, […]
Indoor Air Quality and Dust: How Do They Interact?
Dust is a major component of your indoor environment. You wipe it off surfaces, sweep and vacuum it frequently. But have you stopped and thought about how it may be degrading your indoor air quality? Read on to learn more.
Dusting Techniques that Help Improve Your IAQ
Improving indoor air quality starts with minimizing pollutants, such as dust. Here are some dusting techniques and other tools to help minimize dust and improve indoor air quality (IAQ).
How to Get That Dust Problem Under Control
Living in a dusty house isn’t just untidy. It can also cause health issues, especially if you or someone in your family has asthma or other respiratory conditions. Having a dust problem in your Dayton home can also trigger allergic reactions to dust mites. Minimizing the amount of dust in your home helps prevent these […]
How Dust Mites Can Affect Your Indoor Air Quality
You can’t see dust mites, but if you are one of the 20 million Americans who are allergic to them, you will know they are present in your home. Inhaling the byproducts of dust mites creates allergic reactions that range from cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory problems more akin to asthma.
How to Breathe Easier With Less Household Dust and Higher IAQ
Smog control may be the main environmental worry for Dayton’s many aerospace firms, but for most area home owners, dust reduction is the fastest way to improve IAQ (indoor air quality).
Three Types of Indoor Air Pollution, and the Air Cleaning Solution That Will Help
There are three primary categories of indoor air pollution you should be aware of. Maintaining your health and the health of your family can depend on it. Eliminating each type requires a unique approach, though there are some systems that can be effective against them all. These three groups include: Floating particles: Dander, dust, and pollen Gaseous […]
Regular A/C Maintenance Is Essential for Smooth and Efficient Cooling
This past winter brought unpredictable weather, and this pattern has carried on into spring. For this reason, you may have forgotten about your annual A/C maintenance. It is important to add this to your spring to-do list, though, before the weather gets too hot, or you may find that your A/C unit isn’t working or […]
Should You Have Your Ducts Cleaned? Key Considerations
Your home’s ductwork system is a key component in the overall process of heating and cooling your home. Once your HVAC equipment produces conditioned air, that air then travels through the ductwork.
