At this time, many of us are spending increased amounts of time confined to our homes. While it may be good for dodging viruses, pollen, and outdoor pollutants, allergens within your home can also pose a threat to your health. Indoor allergens can negatively affect the health of any of its occupants, but especially those …
Maintaining the optimal air quality in a home is not always an easy task. Naturally, if given the opportunity, bacteria, mold, and various other pollutants will flourish in your homes, creating a potentially dangerous environment for your family. In many cases, a home’s HVAC system is to blame. Outdated or malfunctioning components can seriously struggle …
It’s no surprise that the world outside your home is full of allergens. In springtime especially, pollen from hundreds of species of trees, grasses, and flowers, flood the air we breathe. But what many people fail to realize is that while pollen exclusively originates from the air outside, there is a whole slew of allergens …
While invisible to the naked eye, dust mites are some of the most common allergens that cause an allergic reaction to happen. If you’re noticing that you have allergies in your home all year round, these tiny creatures may be the culprit. What Are Dust Mites? Put simply, dust mites are tiny bugs that can …
The short answer is yes; you should have your air tested. For many Virginia residents, the outside air is far from clean. Air pollution is a byproduct of the technological and industrial aspects of our daily lives. Things like smoke from factories, co2 emissions from cars, and chemical pesticides flood the air you breathe every …
While people are quick to be suspicious of the air quality outside, many seem to forget the dangers that lie inside. We spend so much time indoors, whether we are home or at work, and poor air quality can seriously affect our health. These problems with indoor air can come from a variety of factors. …
If you notice that you’ve been suffering from allergy-like symptoms, your first may not be to check your air conditioning unit. While your air conditioner may not be the direct cause of your sickness, it can react with the environment in ways to negatively affect your health. Failure to Regularly Maintain AC Unit Even the …
Ah, Springtime, the season of warmer weather, budding flowers, and …allergies. Spring is a beautiful time of year, but unfortunately, many struggle to enjoy it due to the symptoms that accompany seasonal allergies. Here are some quick facts that you may not know about hay fever and what you can do to keep allergens out …
When people compare the air outdoors to the air found in their homes, they may be quick to say that the air inside is cleaner. After all, it’s safe to say that the average human spends a significant portion of their day outside. If you live in a city, it’s not unlikely that you’ll see …
Amidst the recent outbreak of COVID-19, folks across the nation are ramping up measures to maintain a clean home environment. A course of vigilance, especially in regards to biological pollutants is especially crucial in times like these. “Bacteria and viruses can travel through the air, causing and worsening diseases. They get into the air easily. …
