What you should know about ventilation
We can’t all be experts on everything. However, with indoor air quality more important now than ever, there are a few things that everyone should know about ventilation. Ventilation is a method to control Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), but it does not prevent airborne germ and chemical distribution. It simply mixes outdoor air into buildings […]
Give the gift of clean air
The holiday season has arrived, and it’s time to start shopping for loved ones. While gift giving can be a ton of fun, it can also be tricky to find that trendy or unique gift for everyone each year. (And you can only give so many throw blankets and coffee mugs) So this year we […]
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
We’ve all seen that eerily orange sun or smelled campfire smoke in the middle of downtown. No, there’s not a bonfire going on in the city – wildfire season is here. And with it brings poor quality, smoky air that can drift thousands of kilometres away. Health Concerns Smoke can cause common symptoms such as […]
6 household chemicals to avoid
People spend about 90% of their time indoors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That means your indoor air quality (IAQ), whether at work or at home, is extremely important to your health. And you might not even be aware that IAQ […]
Buying or renovating a home? Here’s what you should know about its Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
The housing market is hot, hot, hot. Interest rates are incredibly low and many of us are taking advantage of those low rates, building our dream homes or purchasing fixer-uppers. But before you start swinging hammers, you should know that building and construction materials can be a significant source of harmful chemicals that are released […]
Are you cooking up more than dinner?
With restaurants closed to in-person dining, you are probably cooking at home more than ever before. And while that may be positive news for your bank account or your waistline, cooking at home can have negative effects on your respiratory health. The process of cooking on any kind of heat source can release particles in […]
