It is what is on everyone’s mind right now. The Coronavirus COVID-19 and the ability to avoid it and stay healthy. People are being voluntarily quarantined in their homes and that means that many of us are staying indoors and not breathing a lot of fresh air. It is important that the air you breathe…
When it comes to air filtration many people wonder when considering an upgrade, is the higher-priced whole home filter really worth it? Today we break down the differences for you. You can then decide for yourself if the difference is worth it to you personally. Over the years whole home purifying systems have gained popularity….
While we may not be able to visually see the air we are breathing in and that can lead to the assumption that it is clean air, the truth is that there are pollutants floating around in the air we breathe not only outdoors but also in our homes if we do not have a…
If you live in Southwest Florida in 2019, the simple answer is a resounding YES. When most of us hear the term air pollution we think of the air outside. We somehow just assume the air in our homes is clean and fine to breathe, but where does that air supply come from? Outside. Here…
Let’s face it, we don’t give much thought to our air conditioners unless they break down. Making sure to regularly change your air filter can drastically improve your unit’s efficiency as well as helping to keep your air clean and your health at its most optimal. The main purpose of an air filter is to…
If you are living in Florida right now and you have seasonal allergies chances are yours are going haywire. Wondering what’s in our air that is irritating your eyes and nose? Let’s take a look at Southwest Florida’s top 4 allergens we all face daily. Mold Let’s face it, we live in a moist…
We live in a tropical moist climate here in Southwest Florida. It would seem that dust would remain at a minimum. Yet many homes even here in Southwest Florida seem to have the endless chore of dusting. You clean and only a day or so later, the dust is back, beckoning you to get out…
The news is spreading that not only are Red Tide and Blue Green Algae a danger in and around the water but also inland further in the very air we breathe. As air blows across the surface of the Gulf, it carries with it aerosol nanoparticles of both the cyanotoxin (from the blue-green algae) and…
It’s all around the house, and no matter how much time we spend trying to remove it from the places it falls, it always comes back. Common household dust is an ever-present nuisance, and actually, contains a complex mix of organic and inorganic material from sources inside and outside the home. Lurking among the tiny,…
The fact is if your AC isn’t properly serviced on a regular basis, the quality of the air you breathe in your home is being compromised. If anyone in your home smokes that risk is multiplied. Smoke residue sticks to and clogs air filtration very quickly. As long as the air conditioning is working,…
Most of us have a basic understanding of pollution and all the associated potential health risks that can result from regular or excessive exposure. What most people don’t really think about is the quality of the air inside their homes which is something that can be controlled. We spend most of our times inside…
Most people do not realize just how important indoor air quality is to their overall health and wellbeing. Particularly in humid places like Florida, indoor air quality is incredibly important and closely associated with a variety of health problems such as allergies and respiratory infections. We spend the large bulk of our time indoors, breathing…
There are millions of people who suffer from allergies, and many causes of allergies. Unfortunately, some of the most common allergy triggers are floating in the air of our homes. In order to remove these triggers, many people choose to install a whole-home air filtration system that can clean the air and reduce allergies. Here…
One very important component of the air conditioning system is the air filter. Its primary function is to remove particulates from the airflow to keep the workings of the air conditioner clean and efficient. It also helps keep the ducts clean, which helps keep indoor air clean and fresh. It’s very important to replace air…
People usually spend more time indoors, at home and at work, than they do outdoors, so it’s very important to make sure that the air we’re breathing when we’re inside is healthy and clean. Because of the enclosed environment indoors, there are many sources of potential contamination that could reduce the quality of the air…
