5 Simple Ways to Eliminate Pollutants in Your L.A. Home
For some time now, Los Angeles has had the reputation for being one of the more polluted cities in the country. But the reality is that the air inside the average American home is much more polluted than outdoor air — no matter where your home is located. Experts warn that poor indoor air quality can be […]
Easy Ways to Clean Humidifier Mold in Your L.A. Home
Humidifiers are especially important when the humidity in our L.A. environment reaches a low point. However, they require regular maintenance to effectively prevent mold growth in your home. Mold can contribute to asthma conditions and other allergies, as well as respiratory infections. There are a number of ways to clean humidifier mold from your equipment, lessening the chance of […]
Ways to Keep Dust and Other Allergens Out of Your Home
No one flourishes in a dusty, allergen-laden environment. Small children and babies, people who suffer from allergies and asthma, and anyone who has any other respiratory ailment are especially vulnerable. There are steps you can take that, along with the assistance of your heating and cooling specialist, can help you keep dust and allergens out […]
How to Identify and Get Rid of Allergy Triggers in Your Home
Allergy triggers often occur when a home experiences poor indoor air quality. This happens most during the spring, when Los Angeles’s allergy season reaches its peak and many outdoor assailants get tracked inside. If you or one of your family members suffers from runny nose and/or itchy eyes, consider these helpful tips for getting rid of the nasty […]
Higher- or Lower-Efficiency Air Filters: Why You Should Prefer the Former
There’s more to whole-house air filtration than simply sliding a replacement unit into the slot every month (though with air pollution in the Los Angeles basin some of the worst in the country, it’s very important to do that). Understanding the options allows homeowners to improve Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, and to increase efficiency […]
Is Your LA Home Too Dusty? Here’s What to Do
Is your LA home dusty? Dust may seem simply like an inevitable part of life for those of us living in locations with dry climates, like Los Angeles. Though many homeowners think of dust as harmless, many people have allergies that can range in intensity from mild sniffling and sneezing to severe respiratory symptoms. Those with dust allergies […]
Dust Is Everywhere, Including Your Home: How Concerned Should You Be?
Dust is more than just that stuff you wipe off your bookshelves once in a while. It is actually something that can make you sick. Dust is a mix of particles, including paper fibers, skin cells, animal and human hairs, pollen, textiles and other substances.
Air Quality Upgrades Will Help You Breathe Better This Allergy Season
For most people, spring is a time to look forward to as it brings warmer weather. For allergy sufferers, it is the most dreaded time of year as allergens increase, and sometimes humidity levels rise, making it harder to breathe comfortably. However, with a few air quality upgrades to your HVAC system, you can start […]
How Air Cleaners Help Sufferers Of Breathing Ailments
Sufferers of asthma, hay fever, emphysema, allergies and chronic bronchitis are always looking for ways to breathe better. It can be particularly trying if you live with smokers as secondhand smoke can cause symptoms to worsen. Air cleaners may be worth considering, as they remove small particles in the air, as well as dust and allergens, helping […]