In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the quality of the air we breathe inside our homes. Yet, with indoor air pollution an ever-present concern, investing in a whole house air purification system can be a smart step toward safeguarding your health and well-being. Unlike portable air purifiers that only…
How to Identify Mold vs. Mildew
Mold and mildew are often used interchangeably, almost as if they were the same substance. They both thrive in damp, dark, poorly ventilated areas and can wreak havoc in your home and with your health. Simply put, neither mold nor mildew is welcomed in the home, especially if you suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory…
Are New Carpet Odors Making You Sick?
The smell of something “new” can be wonderful. The perfect scent of a newborn baby, a shiny new car, or the smell of a new perfume. But “new” can also make you sick. New coats of paint and stain can leave you gasping for air. As can new carpeting. Whether you like the smell of…
Clean Your Floors, Breathe Cleaner Air
If you struggle with allergy and asthma problems, you understand that there are many contributing factors. One can even be born with allergies. From cashews to shellfish, bee stings, certain kinds of meds, and so much more, there’s no telling what might cause an allergic reaction. But let’s say, for example, that your primary allergy…
The REME HALO Air Purifier. For an Added Layer of Protection.
What occupies the most amount of space in your home? Sure, it’s the air. In fact, it’s everywhere you go. You walk through it, sleep in it, and it keeps you company while you’re dining, bathing, or watching TV. The point being you can’t escape it. But not all indoor air is created equal. Air…
Benefits of an Air Purifier
Today’s homes are built to be more energy efficient than ever, with tightly sealed doors, windows, foundations, and deeply insulated attics and walls. A benefit for sure when it comes to reducing energy consumption, but all at the cost of poorer indoor air quality. You see, once less outdoor air is allowed in, dust, pet…
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Living through cold and flu season – never mind a pandemic – can make you apprehensive about even the simplest of actions. Like taking a breath. As in, will your next breath be the one that infects you? No one needs to live with that as a constant worry. Which means we do what we…
The Benefits of an Air Filtration System
How much time do you spend at home and indoors? Ten, twelve, fourteen hours a day? More? Whatever the amount, it’s a healthy number with a potentially unhealthy outcome. You see, indoor air is, on average, twice as polluted as outdoor air. So, the more you’re exposed to dirt, dust, bacteria, viruses, pesticides, chemical cleaning…
Problems Caused by Dry Indoor Air
It’s not just the snow, ice, and cold that try our patience during the winter months. There’s also dry indoor air. As outdoor temps dip, and heating systems kick in, indoor humidity levels take a serious dip. And that can do more harm than simply causing dry, itchy skin or chapped lips. Here are some…
How to Get Rid of Mold in Your HVAC System
While mold is most certainly one item you would love to live without, you can’t – at least not at home. That’s because every home and commercial building with plumbing, heating and cooling systems has at least some mold. So, the idea isn’t how to get rid of it, but locate and minimize its growth.…