People usually associate poor air quality with outdoor air in crowded cities. However, poor air quality is often even more prevalent indoors. EPA studies show that air pollutants may be 2-5 times more prevalent indoors than outdoors. This matters because most people spend roughly 90% of their time indoors. This figure is especially true for [...]
Pets can bring families together but they can also make taking care of your home more difficult. Most who have pets in the home can attest to the need to vacuum, sweep, and dust more often, but have you considered the damage being done to your HVAC filter? Your heating and air conditioning system's filter [...]
COVID-19 lockdowns impacted people in all spheres. Workers lost their jobs. Students lost valuable time in classrooms. But, people also missed out on their spiritual lives. Across the country, many people could not attend church during COVID. Thankfully, many places have been able to open their doors again. However, the need for safety and caution hasn't [...]
In some parts of the world, people are no longer required to wear masks when shopping, attending religious services, or going to school. Relaxed social distancing means more people are visiting friends and traveling. We may be learning to adapt to COVID-19, but that doesn't mean people are no longer at risk of getting sick [...]
Spring is here, and if you're like most homeowners, you've started making a list of spring cleaning projects to tackle in the coming months. Make sure you don't forget about your HVAC system maintenance when putting together your list! Did you know that a rising body of scientific research has shown that the air inside [...]
Before we address face masks with filters, let’s stop and just consider face mask usage in general. Face masks have been used by so many of us to protect from Covid 19, but those with allergies and asthma are reaping multiple benefits from the masks. People with allergies or asthma react to pollen, dust, [...]
Covid 19 caught the world largely by surprise, and we scrambled for just about the next mask that we could get our hands on. With supplies running low, you were lucky to have a consistent supply. One year down the line, and with so much progress that has taken place in between, we know [...]
With people spending most of their time at home, their top priority is ensuring they have good quality air. That is why more and more people are on the lookout for efficient air filters that can catch harmful pollutants in the air. We will help guide you with this article by analyzing MERV vs. [...]
By now everyone knows the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommendations that we should wear a mask and practice social distancing. And while there are numerous other recommendations, can you name the third most common? Well, if you are tired of being stuck at home, then you already know it even if [...]
Obviously the spread of COVID-19 is on everybody’s mind. In particular for the school personnel and the risks involved for teachers and students. The news is filled with stories from different states regarding the reopening of their schools. And improving ventilation in schools is becoming a higher priority. The American [...]
