Commercial air fresheners smell good but often contain chemicals that are not good for your health. They are known as Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs). There is a natural alternative that actually has health benefits. That is the use of natural essential oils. Inside of your air conditioning units, there is a fiber-based filter that is…
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…
If you turn on your AC and smell a hint of mold/mildew its time to inspect your HVAC system. Mold is one of the top allergens and in some cases can even be toxic to you and your pets. If there is mold or mildew in your system, it is blowing all over your…
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…
You may be surprised to hear that indoor air can actually be 2 to 5 times more polluted that its outdoor counterpart! This is where a good HVAC system (heating and cooling) comes in. HVAC simply equals fresher air. Even just the ordinary paper filters help to remove dust, dirt, bacteria, and mold from the…
These days its hard to tell if a higher price is warranted or if you are being bamboozled. Let us break down the differences for you between that higher priced filter and a standard filter. You can then decide for yourself if you want to pay the difference and if it is worth it to…
Though most of us remember to change the air conditioner filter from time to time, ceiling fans often go on for months at a time ignored. Over time the blades collect dust and debris from the air gathering it on the forward moving edge of the blade. It can cake up and become a gray…
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 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…
We are the cumulative product of what we put into our bodies. Usually, this is thought of in forms of food, water, vitamins, and medications but the air we breathe goes directly into our lungs and in turn, our bloodstream circulating throughout our bodies and organs. While we have no control over air pollution outside,…
Black mold is a problem in Florida and other areas with humid environments. The health issues that can arise from exposure to black mold or even other varieties of mold can be mistakenly misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, Lyme’s Disease, Lupus, MS, Colds, Allergies or Flu. The easiest way to deal with mold is not to allow…
