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29th September 2009
With the threat of global warming looming large, more and more people are switching over to energy-efficient appliances and environmentally-friendly products. Offices are large consumers of furniture and in keeping with the green revolution it is importan... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
For more than a decade, Americans have been becoming increasingly aware that the air that they breathe in their homes is generally not of good quality. Between cooking and pet odors, mold, mildew, the widespread use of plastic materials, and carcinogenic ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
Frequent Steam Cleaning can drastically improve the visual aspect of carpet and upholstery. One of the biggest advantages many folks do not associate with Steam Cleaning is the health benefits it provides to those who suffer from allergies and asthma. The... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th July 2009
Air pollution, in general, is a top environmental trouble in the world today. Interior air pollution is part of that Problem. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution levels can be up to five times higher than pollution leve... Read >
Author: Jeremy Finch15th June 2009
Pre Move-in / Post Move / Renovation / Ad-hoc Cleaning / Spring Cleaning /Regular Cleaning / Part-time house cleaners / Part-time maid servicesAre you preparing to move into your new house or moving out from your existing house? We provide pre move-in and... Read >
Author: Eunike Living12th May 2009
Air pollution is an issue that affects us all and the quality of our lives. We are all familiar with the large plumes of vapor moving across the sky from an industrial plant, or the noxious fumes emitted by diesel trucks passing us on the freeway. But the... Read >
12th March 2009
Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency has named indoor air pollution as one of the top threats for Americans? They have claimed that the air indoors has potentially up to one hundred percent higher levels of pollutants than outdoor air. ... Read >
Author: Allison Mac12th March 2009
Home air purifiers have become extremely important with the amount of indoor air pollutants floating around our homes. Learn which home air purifiers have the best reputations as well as what key factors one should consider when shopping for an air purif... Read >
Author: Allison Mac10th March 2009
People have long known about the psychological benefits of brightening their homes and offices with decorative houseplants. What many may be overlooking are the physical health benefits of having plenty of these plants to remove harmful pollutants from t... Read >
Author: Tony M. Isaacs04th March 2009
Indoor Air More Polluted than Outdoor Air
The battle to control air pollution moved indoors such as homes and businesses. Studies have shown that people are exposed to higher concentrations of air pollution for longer periods of time inside buildings tha... Read >
Author: Markis Gardner08th January 2009
Indoor Air Pollution is a serious issue in the hospitality industry. It has been proved by studies that the level of contaminants in the indoor air is higher than outside air. Also, people spend almost 90% of the time indoors which proves that indoors are... Read >
Author: Ecogreen29th December 2008
When we think of air pollution, most people think of the air pollutants outdoors such as auto emissions, factory emissions, etc. Everyone will agree that air pollution is hazardous to your health. In major cities across the country, there are even air qua... Read >
Author: CarolynSue11th November 2008
Bed mites are dust mites that make their homes in your mattress and bedding. You may not even realize that they exist until you develop an allergy or have an asthma attack, which is made worse by these mites. They are microscopic bugs that feed on the dea... Read >
Author: Ling Tong13th October 2008
Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Paint
When it comes to picking paint, selection begins with choosing between oil-based and water-based paints. For hundreds of years, people have been using oil-based paints for their impermeability and toughness.
Unlike wate... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Many people do not realize how dependant we are on the environment for our overall health and well being. Realizing this dependence has lead to an increased quantity of people who strive to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle. You can make a small number o... Read >
Author: Anita02nd October 2008
The best water treatment system is a multistage device that removes chlorine, lead, THMs, VOCs, drugs, pesticides, herbicides, cancer causing chemicals and parasitic cysts. I have read a great deal about all of these different contaminants and I know how ... Read >
Author: Laurel Tevolitz24th September 2008
Two very common dangers of air purifiers could expose your family to unnecessary harm. What are they? How can you avoid them?
Air purifier dealers promise you great benefits. Yet not all deliver and some do more harm than good.
Consumer Reports Mag... Read >
Author: J Alan Rodgers19th September 2008
Indoor air pollution - is it a question? Everyone understands air pollution touching municipal areas and industrial regions. Mexico City and Southeast Asia have hit the headlines. Nevertheless anywhere there are cities and commerce there is pollution, fro... Read >
Author: Jon Simms18th September 2008
If you have some heavy baked in grime and dirt in your home you will need an effective degreaser to clean it up. The problem with these degreaser cleaners is that they are made from harsh and toxic chemicals.
The chemicals do not actually make the cle... Read >
Author: Vincent08th September 2008
The value of the air inside the home or staff can significantly influence one's strength. Many people are attentive that breathing outside air pollutants (ozone, particulate substance, diesel fumes, carbon monoxide among others) increases the likelihood o... Read >
Author: Jon Simms02nd September 2008
Calgary’s moderately warm summer cold winter climate makes a high efficiency furnace and indoor air quality system an important consideration. Based on the findings from the Canadian Human Activities Pattern Survey, people in Calgary spend almost 90 per... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com10th July 2008
When you first start looking at whole house water filters , the prices may seem really high. But, when you compare the cost of separate faucet and showerhead systems, you begin to see that a whole house water filter makes sense.
... Read >
Author: Steve Waters27th June 2008
Air is a mixture of several gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen. The air has no color, no smell, and no taste. Pure air has vital role in all living beings; we cannot live without it. Unfortunately, the air we breathe is not always pure. The air is polluted... Read >
Author: Raphaelo15th May 2008
Do you have allergies or are you particularly susceptible to dust build up in your home? You will want to check the air ducts in your home. When was the last time that you had the air ducts in your home cleaned? Many people upon buying a new house or long... Read >
Author: Eliz15th May 2008
Do you have allergies or are you particularly susceptible to dust build up in your home? You will want to check the air ducts in your home. When was the last time that you had the air ducts in your home cleaned? Many people upon buying a new house or long... Read >
Author: Eliz15th May 2008
Do you have allergies or are you particularly susceptible to dust build up in your home? You will want to check the air ducts in your home. When was the last time that you had the air ducts in your home cleaned? Many people upon buying a new house or long... Read >
Author: Eliz08th May 2008
Did you know that the average American spends approximately 90% of their day indoors? This is why indoor air quality is an important issue for everyone, particularly for those family members afflicted with asthma or allergies. The National Association of ... Read >
Author: NARI13th April 2008
You may think that the air inside your home, school, and work is not a non issue, but research has shown that the air indoors is 30% more contaminated than that of the outside, possibly more in the winter months when the windows and doors are opened less ... Read >
Author: Mason Curry02nd April 2008
“Modern technology, owes ecology, an apology” is an old saying. In the case of the new technology in building homes, this proverb seems to be false. Those energy and resource efficient green homes built in Austin are real gifts from modern technology ... Read >
Author: Joe25th March 2008
For many people, the importance of indoor air quality does not become apparent until they discover that they or someone close to them has one form of allergy or the other. The link between a wide range of allergies and the quality of the air we breathe is... Read >
Author: allergymatters12th March 2008
Super dirty, grimy, and filthy ovens complete with built-up slime and heavily encrusted gunk requires an intensive, heavy-duty cleaning device. The problem is that many oven degreasers contain poisonous and even toxic chemicals.
Moreover, most of the... Read >
Author: vincent platania23rd February 2008
There is a lot of talk in recent years about the concept of a "sick building". Obviously, buildings don't get sick. What this term refers to is a buildings ability to make its residents sick. This can happen for a variety of reason, but generally it all b... Read >
Author: Damon Chavez24th January 2008
If you decide to have your HVAC system cleaned, it is important that the air duct cleaning services you are inquiring is qualified to do so, so you can enjoy a safe indoor air.
Indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern in the United States. ... Read >
Author: Charlie Angeles02nd September 2007
Did You Know?
The National Safety Council has found that Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors and 65% of that time in their homes. Poor air quality has become an increasingly serious problem affecting the lives of the entire population.
... Read >
Author: Ian Pratt14th August 2007
When you have a heavy-duty cleaning job in front of you, such as cleaning out the oven or other built-up gunk, you need a heavy-duty cleaning tool. However, many degreasers are filled with harsh and sometimes potentially toxic or harmful chemicals. Many o... Read >
Author: vincent platania26th July 2007
Stop Runny Noses in Daycare Centers with Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating for daycare centers are ideal to combat sickness, allergies, and keep the little ones care warm and comfortable ... all while saving energy!
How does Radiant Heatin... Read >
Author: Ingrid Weir21st June 2007
With the many advances in technology, one fabulous development is the microfiber cleaning cloth. The advantages of these are many, and the result is a clean home with a minimized need for cleaning products. This in turn creates a higher quality of indoor ... Read >
Author: vincent platania21st May 2007
When you think of air pollution, the very last place you expect to see it is in your family's house. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution may very well be 2 to five times higher - and at times more than 100 ... Read >
Author: Kbbn13th May 2007
When you think of air pollution, the last place you expect to face it is in your own home. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution could be two to five times higher - and sometimes more than a hundred times hig... Read >
Author: Kbbn11th April 2007
This article may help you decide what actions to take to help reduce the level of indoor air pollution in your home. There could be some risks you want to avoid but you aren't even aware of them yet. Since most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, air-qua... Read >
Author: Kitty Craig17th November 2006
The majority of all family illnesses are either caused or aggravated by the air we breathe, the water we drink, the nutrient value in the food we eat or the things that come in contact with our skin. We can improve our family's health by eliminating many ... Read >
Author: Bruce Bley17th November 2006
Pet facilities are providing clean, fresh purified air for their dogs and cats. This results in healthier, happier, more alert pets.
In Atlanta, some of the more progressive, ?high end?, pet boarding facilities (kennels) and veterinary clinics and spec... Read >
Author: Bruce Bley01st June 2006
The quality of the air inside the home or office can significantly impact one's health. Many people are aware that breathing outdoor air pollutants (ozone, particulate matter, diesel fumes, carbon monoxide among others) increases the likelihood of develop... Read >
Author: Greg Clark25th April 2006
You have a limited budget but your need of an air purification system is great. An easy option available is to choose a room air purifier. It's not necessary that your budget allows you the convenience of installing an air purification system. If so, room... Read >
Author: Matt West14th January 2006
Keep Your Home's Air Clean for Your Family's Health
While Americans spend an estimated 90 percent of their time indoors, the majority of the public does not realize that the air in their homes can contribute to health problems, particularly during peak... Read >
Author: Peter Harris03rd November 2005
By Mark Tsang
You eat right, exercise, and live a generally healthy lifestyle. You're all set health-wise right? Wrong! Unfortunately, indoor air pollution is something that can cancel out your overall health efforts. We breathe air every moment of eve... Read >
Author: Jack Lee20th September 2005
Air purifiers have been around in various forms since the 1940s, when the first HEPA filter was designed to protect workers from airborne nuclear material. Since then, air purifiers have been used in hospitals, work sites, and homes to protect against vir... Read >
Author: Marcus Peterson
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