Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Facts About Mold

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance when moisture is present. Outdoors, many molds live in the soil and play a key role in the breakdown of leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Without molds we would all be struggling with large amounts of … READ MORE

Dust Mites

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Dust mites are tiny animals you cannot see. Every home has dust mites. They feed on skin flakes and are found in mattresses, pillows, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedcovers, clothes, stuffed toys, and fabric or other fabric-covered items. Body parts and feces of dust mites can trigger asthma in sensitive individuals.Actions … READ MORE

Ozone

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Have you been approached by sales people or seen a marketing ad stating that their air cleaning machine makes “activated oxygen” or refreshes the air “like a thunderstorm”. These terms give an impression that breathing ozone is good. In reality, the opposite is true. In the past, manufacturers of ozone … READ MORE

UV Technology

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

The UV lights in air returns can be effective but here is a list of drawbacks:1) They are limited by the velocity of air flow through the blower. The indoor air pollutants must travel through the duct at a slow enough speed to be affected.

The faster the air flow, the … READ MORE