Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘indoor air pollutants’

Allergy Prevention Tips for the Fall

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

Allergy Prevention Tips for the FallThe most effective way to beat allergy symptoms this fall is to prevent them. You may be especially susceptible to allergy symptoms such as frequent sneezing, itching and watery eyes inside your home. Long-term exposure to stale, humid air and various airborne allergens can trigger late onset allergy symptoms. Doctors are reporting more people being diagnosed with allergies later in life, as well as children and adolescents. Along with the increase in allergy sufferers, fortunately, scientists and HVAC contractors alike are getting better at recommending ways of allergy prevention inside the home:

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Indoor Air Pollutants and the Cleaning Technologies That Will Fight Them

Thursday, August 7th, 2014

Indoor Air Pollutants and the Cleaning Technologies That Will Fight ThemA typical home has more indoor air pollutants than most people realize. The tiniest airborne particulates can threaten health and indoor air quality in general, and they need to be controlled. Luckily, a variety of effective air-cleaning technologies are available that can help combat airborne pollutants.

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Getting the Unhealthy Volatile Organic Compounds Out of Your Indoor Air

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

Getting the Unhealthy Volatile Organic Compounds Out of Your Indoor AirVolatile organic compounds (VOC)s are among the most common indoor air pollutants in our homes. They are present in everything from paint to furniture fabric treatments and easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. This is a process called off-gasing.

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