Category: Indoor Air Quality

How Do Pets Affect Indoor Air Quality? Pets make great companions! It is estimated that 70% of households in the United States are home to either a dog or a cat. While there are numerous health advantages to owning a pet, animals can adversely affect the indoor air quality of your home. Pets can trigger [...]

How Safe Is Your Apartment Air The quality of your apartment air can have a direct impact on your health. Apartments can have the same indoor air problems as single-family homes because many of the pollution sources, such as the interior building materials, furnishings and household products, are similar.  In addition, sharing indoor air with [...]

Dangers of Citronella Candles and Products As the summer heats up, backyard enthusiasts are looking for ways to keep the bugs at bay while they enjoy the outdoors. Citronella candles and fueled torches have become a popular way of warding off mosquitoes and other insects. While citronella products are derived from natural oils, there are [...]

Keep Your Home Air Safe During Renovation Projects The springtime is the perfect season to plan home renovations. From minor updates such as replacing the vanity in your bathroom to major renovations such as an entire kitchen remodel, it is extremely important to make sure your home air quality isn’t compromised during these projects. make [...]

Why does my furnace smell when I turn it on? As the seasons change, our heating and cooling needs change as well. Each fall, as you turn off your air conditioner and turn on your furnace or heater for the first time, you may notice a strange smell coming from your heating vents. Some of [...]

How Often Should You Check Your Total Air Quality A common question our air quality experts receive is, “How often should we test the air in our home?” Often, homeowners believe that testing once is sufficient, however many things can change over time that can affect the air quality. One of the areas that can [...]