HVAC: The Lungs of Your Home 

Your home is a sanctuary, a place where you expect comfort, safety, and a healthy living environment. However, one of the most crucial factors contributing to your home’s comfort and health is you might not think about often— your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. In many ways, your HVAC system acts as the lungs of […]

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Understanding Dirty Air: Major VOC Contributors and Their Health Risks 

 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. While VOCs are commonly found in many household products and industrial processes, they play a significant role in air pollution and can have serious health effects, especially in high concentrations. Some VOCs are harmless, while […]

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Understanding Mold: Mold Spores, Mold Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs), and Mycotoxins

Mold can have a troubling presence in homes and buildings, especially in damp or poorly ventilated spaces. While many people are aware that mold can lead to allergies and respiratory problems, they may not know that mold can affect our health in different ways. Mold produces several byproducts, including mold spores, mold volatile organic compounds […]

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Health Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality

For the second week of Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, we will be offering a better understanding about the negative health effects caused by poor IAQ.  When we think of air pollution, we often imagine smog-filled cities or industrial emissions contaminating the outdoor environment. However, many of us overlook the air quality inside our homes, […]

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