Indoor Air Quality In Your Home

Another great article I recently read on the Moms Clean Air Force blog about the indoor air quality of our homes and what we can do to improve it. Mom, parent, or not, this information is so helpful as we all breathe the same air in our homes. Did you know the air pollution in [...]

Share

Flu In Your Ductwork?!

I am sure you are aware of the flu that is going around this past month. We all have been trying to avoid it the best we can. Did you know that the flu can be from a bacteria that we may breathe in everyday? Why not clean the air you breathe in your home [...]

Share

Early Morning Blaze Damages Duplex

This is why it is so important to regularly check and clean your furnace and ductwork! An article on Castanet this morning: Photo: Ragnar Haagen An early morning blaze has damaged a duplex in the 500 block of Bolotzky Court in Rutland. It began just before 7 a.m. when crews received a call about a [...]

Share

Tips For Improving Indoor Air Quality During The Holidays

The more time spent indoors during the winter can lead to more exposure to dust, pet dander, mold, and other allergens. The Holidays present even more opportunities for spreading germs with parties and social gatherings. While everyone can be affected differently, taking precautions on indoor air quality issues can directly contribute to health, and a [...]

Share

Winter and Your Indoor Air

A common complaint many have during the winter months is not the cold outside, bu the dry, scratchy air inside. Indoor air quality problems are typically at their highest in the winter because you tend to spend less time outside or have your windows open. Dry air will also cause drying out of your wood [...]

Share

Air Quality of Your Home

Particles and gases released into the air from a variety of sources in your home can decrease the quality of your indoor air. This pollution can range from harmless to irritating to life threatening. Long-term exposure to polluted indoor air can increase your risk for respiratory diseases, heart disease, and even cancer. The US Environmental [...]

Share

How Clean Is Your Furnace?!

A great article on Castanet! Furnaces Firing Up Fire Department by Grant Scott – Story: 81787 Oct 13, 2012 / 8:19 am A dirty furnace has once again led to the Kelowna Fire Department being called out in large numbers. The Kelowna Fire Department has been kept busy by dirty furnaces in the past 48 [...]

Share

October is Children’s Health Month

Children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures and hazards than adults. Children’s bodies are still developing and growing. They eat, drink and breathe in more air in proportion to their body size than adults do. Protect your child’s health with these easy tips: Help children breathe easier! Do not smoke and do not let others [...]

Share

October is National Indoor Air Quality Month!

This is the perfect time of year to check your HVAC System (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). What are you breathing? What is in your ductwork? What is in your home that could be emitting harmful VOC’s (volatile organic chemicals)? During the cooler fall and winter months we tend to spend more time indoors and [...]

Share

Your Indoor Allergy Symptoms During the Cooler Months

During the cooler months we tend to spend more time indoors and if you suffer from allergies you may notice your symptoms more and more. Now would be a great time to have your furnace and air ducts cleaned to ensure your allergy symptoms are not affecting you. These cooler months can be tough on [...]

Share