How to Enjoy Fresh Air Indoors Year-Round
How to Enjoy Fresh Air Indoors Year-Round When the seasons change, you may notice the air in your house shift, too. Indoor air quality, or IAQ, tends to reflect the current climate, whether it’s hot and humid, dry, or full of seasonal allergens. This can lead to chronic discomfort, especially if you or a family […]
The Connection Between Poor Air Quality and Humidity
The Connection Between Poor Air Quality and Humidity Relative humidity (RH) is a percentage expressing the amount of water vapor in the air relative to its temperature. It compares the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the total amount of vapor the air can hold at its current temperature. According to experts, […]
Houseplants Look Nice, but They Don’t Clean Indoor Air That Well
Houseplants Look Nice, but They Don’t Clean Indoor Air That Well For years, people have thought that houseplants could clean indoor air. All you needed to do to freshen up your house was to add certain plants, depending on the pollutants that you thought were in your home. Unfortunately, it now looks like this is […]
Hidden Health Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Hidden Health Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality Even though your home is a safe haven, the air inside could be silently dangerous to your health. Most people associate poor indoor air quality with stuffy noses, sneezing and even the occasional headache. However, long-term exposure to poor indoor air quality can negatively affect your heart, […]
Try These 10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Try These 10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality The quality of the air inside your home can determine how you feel both physically and mentally. Poor indoor air quality can increase allergy symptoms, cause frequent headaches and make you feel fatigued. Luckily, there are many creative ways to improve your indoor air […]
5 Surprising Reasons You Have Indoor Air Pollution
5 Surprising Reasons You Have Indoor Air Pollution If you suffer from respiratory issues at home that seem to clear up when you’re away, you might have poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Paint, pet dander and cigarette smoke are a few common sources of pollutants. However, many contaminants come from ordinary goods that you use […]