Spring can be a lovely time of year here in the San Joaquin Valley, with perfect temperatures and flowers blooming. Unfortunately, spring can also be a miserable time of the year for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. All of those flowers, grasses and trees blooming and growing results in a lot of pollen in the air, which can cause spring allergies to flare up. There is hope, however, for alleviating allergy symptoms in your Fresno area home. Here are four tips for reducing the occurrence and severity of spring allergies in your home:
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Reduce Spring Allergies With These 4 Tips
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014Exhaust Ventilation: Include It in Your Strategy for Freshening the Air in Your Home
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
While the term “exhaust ventilation” may at first conjure up the idea of a garage fan installed to remove the carbon monoxide produced by your vehicles idling in that enclosed space, this is only a partially accurate description. Another type of exhaust ventilation system, for example, can remove heat and cooking odors from the kitchen stove area. In reality, however, exhaust fans can be utilized to freshen the air in several areas of your Fresno-area home, including:
Do You Have Pet Allergies? Tips for Dealing With Them
Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
If you have found yourself suffering from pet allergies, you’ll be happy to hear about some things you can do to make the situation bearable and keep your furry family members. When it comes to dealing with pet allergies, here are some things you can do to control the situation in your home: Some Whole-House Air Cleaner and Filtration Options
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
A whole-house air cleaner/filtration system can make a drastic difference in the quality of the air you breath in your home. This is even more important in today’s energy-efficient, tightly sealed homes, as chemicals, dust and other irritants get trapped indoors with you. When Dust Invades Your Home
Thursday, January 30th, 2014Mold and Mildew Growth: A Real Indoor Air Quality Issue for Homeowners
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014Maintaining good air quality in your home is crucial to protecting your family’s health. Among the common threats to the clean air in your home are mold and mildew. These organisms may be lurking in your home in places unseen, and endangering your family’s health, but you can take a few simple steps to protect yourself from this threat.
Your Indoor Air Quality: Check Up on 3 Common Pollutants
Thursday, November 14th, 2013
The indoor air quality of your Fresno area home is affected by many different factors. One of those is the presence and amount of indoor air contaminants, including carbon monoxide, radon, and mold and mildew.
The higher the amount and concentration of these contaminants in your home, the greater the health risks and potential damages to personal possessions and building materials. If you are concerned about your home’s indoor air quality, here are ways to test for the biggest home contaminants:
Check the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home
Thursday, October 31st, 2013The factors that influence your home’s air quality vary widely. To ensure optimal air quality in your home, you can implement various air quality tests that evaluate the presence of various pollutants in your household. In general, the higher the incidence of contamination, the more health risks you’ll experience. Below are a few common air contaminants and ways to monitor your indoor air quality.
When Air Cleaner Shopping, Consider These Factors
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
One of the most important things you can do to support a healthy home environment is to pay attention to indoor air quality. For this reason, many homeowners turn to air purifiers or cleaners to reduce pollutants. When choosing an air cleaner, keep the following factors or terms in mind.