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How Moisture Moves through a Home: Did you know that more water vapor travels between walls from air leakage than diffusion? To help understand the principles of moisture control, you need to understand the basics of how moisture can move through your home. Moisture or water vapor moves in and out of a home in … [Read More]

Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked … [Read More]

Home Humidifiers Introduction Humidifiers are commonly used in homes to relieve the physical discomforts of dry nose, throat, lips, and skin. The moisture they add to dry air also helps alleviate common nuisances brought on by winter heating, such as static electricity, peeling wallpaper, and cracks in paint and furniture. However, excess moisture can encourage … [Read More]

Regular Home Cleaning: Your Main Defense Against Dust Keeping dust at bay starts with a solid cleaning routine. Dust gathers from skin flakes, fabric fibers, and outdoor dirt. To tackle this: Pet Grooming: Reduce Dust from Furry Friends Pets add joy and dust to our homes. Minimize the latter by: HVAC Filters: Catch Dust Before … [Read More]

What are Biological Pollutants? Biological pollutants are or were living organisms. They promote poor indoor air quality and may be a major cause of days lost from work or school, and of doctor and hospital visits. Some can even damage surfaces inside and outside your house. Biological pollutants can travel through the air and are … [Read More]

Of the three, the first approach — source control — is the most effective. This involves minimizing the use of products and materials that cause indoor pollution, employing good hygiene practices to minimize biological contaminants (including the control of humidity and moisture, and occasional cleaning and disinfection of wet or moist surfaces), and using good housekeeping practices … [Read More]