Air pollution is a term that likely conjures images of industrial smokestacks and billowing plumes rising into the atmosphere. Those are certainly examples of air pollution but the oft forgotten truth is that the worst air quality you experience every day is most likely to be located right in your living room. Trapped, stagnant air and poor ventilation combine to create a toxic cloud inside […]
Definition Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a range of symptoms thought to be linked to spending time in a certain building, most often a workplace, but no specific cause can be found. SBS symptoms The symptoms of SBS may include: headaches and dizziness nausea (feeling sick) aches and pains fatigue (extreme tiredness) poor concentration shortness of breath or chest tightness eye and throat irritation irritated, blocked or runny nose […]
Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is desired for a healthy indoor environment. Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health problems ranging from temporary to long term. Health problems commonly associated with poor IAQ include allergic reactions, respiratory problems, eye irritation, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. IAQ problems arise in non-industrial buildings (an indoor or enclosed work space that is served by a ventilating […]
When a commercial building needs its air ducts cleaned, often it will be treated as a minor cleaning service and given to the lowest bidder. This is problematic, because commercial air duct cleaners should always be certified by NADCA, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association. Why is this important? To be a member of NADCA a certified air duct cleaner must meet the following strict requirements […]
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