A Question of Causation: Sick Building Syndrome
Did you know that indoor air quality problems cost the U.S. economy approximately $168 billion annually, as reported by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)? And while that tidbit may be concerning in and of itself, it only begs the question — what is the source of such financial strain on the individual property owner on such a regular...
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Home for the Holidays: Filtration, Fine Particles, and Your Fireplace
The first moment you get to light up your fireplace with your family is often a tender one (or should we say a tinder one?). After all, the lighting of the fireplace often signals the official start of the winter and, thus, the holiday season. But as heartwarming as evenings around the fireplace may be, have you ever given much...
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The Risks and Reality of Reopening: How COVID-19 May Have Caused Mold Growth
As the summer season slides quietly into fall, it’s hard to believe that COVID-19 closures first went into effect nearly six months ago. And for some, those closures are only now reaching their end, meaning certain office spaces, restaurants, rental properties, and more have been left devoid of activity or air circulation for half a year. The problem? The risk...
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Autumn & Allergies: Prepping Your Home For The Turn Of The Seasons
With the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reporting that approximately 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children were diagnosed with hay fever in the last 12 months, it would be of little surprise should you or a loved one start to sneeze and sniffle with the turn of the season. Luckily, prepping your home for fall doesn’t have to be...
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Is It Mold?: Ways To Identify Whether Or Not You Have Mold Growth
As dramatic as it may sound, it can certainly be a heart-lurching moment to round a corner or look up and be met with the looming presence of an otherwise dark and misshapen figure. And no, we’re not talking about pranks or horror movies — we’re talking about the equally-dreaded villain that is mold. But as you edge closer with...
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