According to the 2018 Indoor Air Quality Report, we spend over 90% of our time inside, which equates to 150 hours per week. When being outside means exposure to a traffic-clogged, factory-ridden city of smog, staying at home seems like a good idea. However, indoor air quality can be anything from two to ten times worse. This is thanks in no small part to the fact that our homes have more insulation and less ventilation than ever before, which leads to the accumulation of dust, pollen, chemicals, mold and stagnant air. Breathing all of that … [Read more...] about Our Top Tips to Improve Your Air Quality on a Budget
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3 Ways Your Home Could Be Making You Sick 🤢
Get sick from time to time, it’s just a part of life. You can’t always avoid it, especially if you have kids, because they pick up all sorts of germs and dirt when they are out with their friends. Most of the time, you will feel better in a few days and there is nothing to worry about. But what happens if you and your family are constantly getting sick? That is more of a cause for concern because it probably means that there is a bigger problem somewhere. It’s always important that you see a doctor and check that there is nothing else … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Your Home Could Be Making You Sick 🤢
6 Tips for Improving Air Quality in Your Home
You can significantly improve your quality of life at home by adjusting the quality of the air. The air we breathe indoors is more complex than you might have imagined. Pulling air into the house from the outside requires negative pressure ventilation. Air enters your system through a path that ventilates, filters, and purifies it before it enters your home. Breathing hazards are commonly found in the outside air, especially in places with poor air quality such as industrial cities. However, even if you live somewhere relatively … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Improving Air Quality in Your Home
5 Practical Tips On How to Avoid HVAC Repairs
The HVAC system is an integral part of the home as it helps keep your indoor temperatures balanced even when the seasons change. Anyone who has ever had the HVAC go out during the dog days of summer knows just how vital the HVAC system is to the operation of a home and the family inside that home. This brings up the need to keep this vital resource operating optimally in a bid to avoid unnecessary breakdowns during extremely hot or cold days. How then do you keep the HVAC system in a perfect working condition? By adhering to these five … [Read more...] about 5 Practical Tips On How to Avoid HVAC Repairs
5 Steps to Remove Allergies From Your Teenager’s Room
Teenagers’ rooms can get incredibly messy. To prevent allergens like dust, pollen, and even mold from building up in your teen's room, force your teen to clean thoroughly at least once per week. This process should include dusting, vacuuming, changing sheets, and doing laundry. Take a closer look at the following five steps to remove allergies from your teen’s room. Pick Up Dirty Clothes and Do Laundry Active teens get sweaty, and this means both moisture and odors on their clothing. To alleviate this problem, make sure your teens have … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Remove Allergies From Your Teenager’s Room
