Category: Indoor Air Quality

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 [...]

Zero VOC Paint Is it still hazardous? In our search for the best and healthiest options for our homes it’s easy to be influenced by the hype around the next new thing that’s going to make everything better, especially when it can be difficult to determine how the product actually works.  Some of the biggest [...]

It’s More Than Seasonal Allergies Do you have seasonal allergies and notice that even while taking your allergy medication you still feel awful at home? Perhaps there is something lurking in your house that is causing you to feel this way, and it wasn’t just your allergies. Your house could be making you sick There [...]