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What causes allergies in the home?

What causes allergies in the home? There are many different things that contribute to bad indoor air quality, and our modern lifestyle makes it even more difficult to keep our indoor environment free of allergens. Homes used to be built with less insulation, and there …

Allergens

Sensitive to Mold and Other Allergens? DID YOU KNOW that even the healthiest of individuals can still feel negative effects in the presence of some common things around the house? It’s not something that necessarily has to start growing in the basement of your house …

Do You Have Mold in Your House? How dangerous is it?

How Dangerous is Mold in Your House? Everyone wants the safest, healthiest home environment for their families. You would do anything to protect your loved ones from exposure to any substance that could cause them harm. One of those feared substances is “mold” and with …

Breathe Easy with Better Indoor Air Quality

As you start reading this, do a quick exercise. Breathe in, really deep… go ahead, fill your lungs. Feels good, right? Taking a deep breath of air, especially outdoors after a thunderstorm or when the air is crisp and clean, smells and feels good. It’s …

Mattress Matters – Keep It Clean

Thinking about the care and cleaning of a mattress may not be on everyone’s minds, but when you consider you spend six, eight or even more hours with it every day… you should take good care of it. Some people notice that over time, perhaps …

How to Keep Dust Out!

It’s one of the most frustrating things… moving an item on a bookshelf only to see a clear outline of dust where something was sitting. Or how about moving a piece of furniture and discovering a herd of “bunnies” has taken up residence. Dust happens …

Carpet: It’s Just Good for You

Everyone is concerned about better health. We shop for healthy foods. We take our vitamins. We visit our doctor on a regular basis. We drink filtered water. What we might not appreciate is the value of filtered air. How do you effectively filter the air …

Ewww….Dust Mites!

No matter who you are, no matter where you live, you never sleep alone. But don’t panic…those sleeping with you are somewhat peaceful. And not really that noticeable, until the “Welcome” sign goes up and they start inviting a bunch of guests over. Once the …

Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring – Fighting Moisture

We are often asked what kind of flooring our customers should select. When it comes to floors, there are so many options of type, species, materials and construction that the choices can often feel daunting. Our answer for selecting flooring often depends on the application …