Category Archives: IAQ

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Venting the bathroom

Bathrooms are used for a multitude of reasons throughout the day, and special attention is given to this hot spot to ensure that germs are kept at bay. However, if your bathroom doesn’t have proper ventilation, your bathroom is a hotbed for mold, mildew and bacteria. Due to the usage of a bathroom, there is […]

Allergens in your home

Spring is a wonderful time of year, temperatures are starting to climb, snow disappears, and plants show signs of new life. It is also a time when seasonal allergens peak. Your home should be a safe haven from airborne and seasonal allergens, but allergens are really good at invading. Thus, making your house of workplace […]

Air Filters – What’s the big deal?

If you’ve every called in to have your heating or cooling system serviced, likely the voice on the other end of the phone has asked if you’ve changed the air filter. Many heating and cooling companies offer email reminders to change your filter. During the Spring and Fall, you hear the push to check your […]

Improving Your Indoor Air Quality – Plants

Often, when we think about improving our indoor air quality, we link it with expensive filters, UV lights, humidity levels, and fresh air, but Mother Nature is a great resource for naturally removing toxins from your home. As Spring approaches, here are some plants to consider adding to your home to improve the air quality. […]

The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide got a lot of press near the end of 2014 and start of 2015. It is mandatory in our area to have a CO detector in any home/multi-unit residence/apartment that has a fuel burning appliance or attached garage. Why is it so important? Well, carbon monoxide is odourless, colourless and tasteless – meaning […]

Carbon Monoxide and you

Carbon monoxide has been in the news a LOT lately. With the legislation for mandatory carbon monoxide detectors starting in October, and Carbon Monoxide awareness week at the start of November, it seems to be everywhere. What is the big deal with Carbon Monoxide? Well, Carbon monoxide has no taste, smell or colour, and is […]

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