These days, indoor air quality is a common concern. Our homes can harbor harmful chemical vapors and unpleasant odors that linger for days, weeks, or months. This is also a concern if you run a business. If one person smokes in your hotel room or rental cabin, it can smell like smoke for months. This …
If you’re concerned about your indoor air quality, you’re not alone. Air purifier sales have been on the rise for years, spurred on by hermetically sealed, energy-efficient homes. But given the current global crisis, a lot of us are spending even more time cooped up indoors. Breathing low-quality, somewhat-contaminated air at home isn’t too terrible …
If you want to breathe easily in your home, proper humidity is essential. In some areas, where it’s warm and humid year-round, this happens naturally. But in dry areas, or areas with very cold winters, indoor air can be exceptionally dry. In dry areas, the reason for this is self-explanatory. In cold areas, it’s a …
Vacuuming is an important part of keeping any home clean. Carpets, upholstery, curtains, and dust bunnies can harbor allergens that make you sick. And, of course, nothing beats a vacuum for making quick work of a major spill. But vacuum cleaners themselves are quickly evolving. Not that long ago, the only way to get good …
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably concerned about the air quality inside your home. In these times of heightened stress, many people are looking for ways to improve their health. But indoor air quality isn’t just an issue for today. Indeed, it’s been a problem for some time. Why is this the case? Our …