Indoor Air Testing
We’ve spent the past few weeks learning what Indoor Air Quality is, how it affects our health, and where common pollutants come from: like VOCs, mold, and other hidden pollutants. Now for Week 4 of IAQ Awareness Month, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and talk about solutions. Because while “dirty air culprits” may […]
The familiar aroma of scented cleaning products, The cozy feeling of a candle or air freshener filling your living room. We often associate these familiar scents with cleanliness or comfort, but what you’re actually smelling are volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These invisible gases are released into the air from common household products and building […]
When it comes to our health we are extremely mindful of what foods we eat and are mindful of what we consume to stay healthy. But what about the air we breathe every single day? Most of us spend nearly 90% of our time indoors, yet we often overlook indoor air quality as a key […]
When you think about air pollution, it’s easy to picture smog hanging over busy highways or industrial smokestacks releasing smoke into the sky. But here’s a surprising truth, the air inside your home can be 2–5 times more polluted than the air outside. That means the place where you spend most of your time, the […]
Ah, fall. The crisp air, colorful leaves, and the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and freshly baked apple pie. These seasonal scents instantly make our homes feel cozy and inviting. But while they create the perfect autumn ambiance, they can also affect the quality of the air you breathe indoors. The good news? With […]
When wildfire smoke drifts into your community, the air outside can become hazardous quickly. Even short-term exposure to smoke can irritate your lungs, trigger inflammation, and make you more vulnerable to respiratory problems. Common symptoms include irritated eyes, sore throats, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, and for those with asthma or other conditions, the […]