Articles Tagged With: health

Radon vs. Carbon Monoxide: Air Quality Battle

When it comes to volatile organic compounds, few are more dangerous than radon and carbon monoxide. Not only are radon and carbon monoxide found commonly in indoor environments where people live and work, but they are both quite deadly. Which … Continue reading →



Mold Contamination: A Growing Indoor Concern

Mold exists everywhere in our environment and is found both indoors and outdoors. For literally thousands of years mold has been part of the natural process of decomposition. This process involves the breaking down of organic materials such as wood, … Continue reading →



Black Mold vs. Asbestos: An Airborne Pollutant Comparison

Mold and asbestos are two potential household hazards that receive plenty of attention from public health organizations and the media. News stories about mold illnesses, asbestos lawsuits, and, of course, mold and asbestos removal are all over the headlines these … Continue reading →



Top Three Flood-Prone Areas in California

Earthquakes aren’t the only natural disasters in California. Floods are actually quite common in the Golden State, especially in the regions listed below. Most of the floods in California are caused by high levels of precipitation, snowmelt, and levee breaches, … Continue reading →



Top Five Moldiest Places You Live and Work

We encounter mold almost everywhere in our day-to-day lives. From the supermarket to the gym, from our offices to our bedrooms, mold can—and will—grow just about anywhere.  Of course, some places are more prone to mold growth than others. Being … Continue reading →



California’s Apartment Smoking Ban

Smoking bans have a long history in the United States. Although there are no national smoking bans, numerous states, cities and counties have enacted prohibitions on smoking in public areas. Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act of 1975 was the first … Continue reading →



Aging, Senior Health, and Indoor Air Quality

With growing data to support a connection between indoor mold and other contaminants and the declining health of the elderly and others with compromised immune systems, there is also a steadily growing trend of adult children and caretakers having tests conducted within the elder’s home to ensure proper indoor air quality and a safe living environment. Continue reading →



Pure Rooms – The New Age of Hotel Cleanliness

As awareness of Indoor Air Quality and its affect on our health grows, new innovations are being developed to make life more comfortable for those with sensitive respiratory systems or health problems related to Indoor Air Quality. Pure Rooms, the new hotel rooms that claim to remove 99% of all Indoor Air Quality contaminants, is one such innovation, popping up in vacation destinations across the country. Continue reading →



Water Damage & Mold – Responding to Household Floods and Leaks

When water has flooded your home, remember that acting quickly and diligently to remove all moisture before mold has a chance to grow is of the utmost importance. Continue reading →



Asthma, Mold, and Indoor Air Quality

Asthma is a chronic respiratory problem that affects over 34 million Americans. Recent studies reveal mold and poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as contributors to serious asthma symptoms, from itchy eyes and sneezing to full-blown asthma attacks. Having the IAQ tested in your home can be the first step to relieving these symptoms and living a healthier life. Continue reading →