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 would be small cracks around doors and windows. With the […]
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Carpets Better For Allergies
Carpets better for allergies. Yes, it’s true. Carpets get really dirty, and get spots on them, yes. That’s because they trap and hold the dirt and dust in their fibers. It’s the dust, and more specifically, the dust mites that are the problem. Dust mites are everywhere, and dust mite allergies are very common. The […]
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 after a flood. It’s something that can “just happen” and […]
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 just a year or two, they suffer more from allergies […]
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is important. We spend a lot of time in our offices and homes, and we need to have good quality air, free of contaminants like dust, dander, mold spores and other contaminants. Volatile organic compounds can also affect the air quality. These are compounds that come from manufacturing items such as carpet, […]