How Air Quality Contributes to Mold Growth

How Air Quality Contributes to Mold Growth It’s dangerous to have mold growing in our homes. Prolonged exposure to mold can negatively affect your respiratory health, causing symptoms from mild wheezing to more intense ones like shortness of breath. As such, it’s important to prevent it from forming. While there are several ways to do [...]
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Humidifier

Is Your Humidifier Contaminating Your Indoor Air?

Is Your Humidifier Contaminating Your Indoor Air? Mold, Viruses, and Bacteria As the winter months’ pass, many people turn to a portable humidifier to combat seasonal dryness. What many people don't know, is that humidifiers can introduce harmful viruses, bacteria, and toxic molds into your home's air. Both the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission and [...]
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Musty smell

Musty Vs. Moldy

Moldy vs. Musty Smell When should I worry about the smell? Every home has it's own unique odors and smells that reflect the nature of the home and  those living in it. Sometimes, environmental factors also play a large role in the odor. For example, the weather. During heavy rain and seasonal changes, some houses [...]
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Pregnancy

Dangerous Home Chemicals and Pregnancy

Dangerous Chemicals and Pregnancy The Effect of VOCs on the Unborn Baby The health risks of VOC exposure should receive your full attention because of their ubiquitous prevalence, unintentional exposure, and greater concentration indoors. During pregnancy, exposure to certain VOCs may increase the risk for birth defects, neurocognitive impairment, asthma, and cancer. Are VOCs Affecting Your Pregnancy? Volatile Organic Compounds [...]
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