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 Unseen and Unwanted Passenger: In-Car Air Pollution
Your car likely absorbs a fair amount of your attention. From washing the exterior to checking brake pads, finding out why the check engine light is on again, or simply gassing up, we all spend plenty of time in and around our cars. But how much attention do we pay to the air that’s inside of there? Particularly if you...
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Blood, Sweat, and … Bacteria?: The Importance of Sanitizing Your Home Gym
Your home gym may have helped you stay sane while quarantined. After all, with limited ability to move around or interact with others, working out is proven to be an efficient and effective means of working off extra energy. Then again, maybe it didn’t quite suit your fancy. In any case, regardless of whether you actually step foot into your...
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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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