IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality Consumer Product Safety Commission and Environmental Protection Agency CPSC Document #450 Information provided in this booklet is based on current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and is reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice… Continue Reading
Read MoreProbably few of us give much thought to how our heating & air conditioning system is set up. As long as we stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, we’re fine. There are a few things, however, that we ought to know to prevent problems. A major item to be aware of is our home air returns.
Read MoreBy Claude Morgan It’s official: Staying home is hazardous to your health. Toxins found in the home injured 789,000 Americans between 1992 and 1995, and new research suggests that this figure is underestimated. “Toxins in U.S. homes now account for 90 percent of all reported poisonings each year,” says Rose Ann Soloway, administrator of the… Continue Reading
Read MoreHave you ever noticed all of the particles that are floating around in the air when you see the sun rays beaming through a window? These are many of the impurities and dust particles that are airborne throughout your home. And, this only represents one percent of the impurities that you and your family are breathing in on a daily basis. The other 99% cannot be seen and have no detectable odor.
Read MoreMore and more people are being treated for allergy and asthma symptoms, and experts suspect that poor indoor air quality is one of the reasons. Some studies show that the average person spends as much as 90% of their time inside and that could be contributing to health problems. Homes today are being built tight… Continue Reading
Read MoreThere is nothing more important than the safety of your family. You would like to think that in the confines of your home, you would have nothing to fear. However, the is a potential danger lurking right inside your house. Indoor air pollution is more of a threat to most of us than the smog of polluted cities and the only way to protect your loved ones is through proper ventilation systems.
Read MoreIf you think that your home protects you from the dangers of air pollution, think again. In fact, the air inside of your home can be up to 10 times more polluted than outside air. But you can breathe easier—and improve your indoor air quality—by using UV lights. UV, which stands for ultraviolet light, works… Continue Reading
Read MoreCarbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, silent killer that, unfortunately, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. The Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that there are approximately 2,100 accidental carbon monoxide poisoning deaths—each year—in the U.S. But many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of… Continue Reading
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