Proof of why it is necessary to wear a face mask with a face shield.
Traveling with Allergies
Your trip has been planned down to the smallest detail and it is time to pack. But what about your allergies? What should you do? You don’t want your allergies to spoil your vacation. First – Be sure to take your medication your doctor has recommended with you. Take your doctor’s and pharmacy’s contact information … More
Useful Links
National Air Filtration Association (NAFA)The leading organization in air filtration in the world. Excellent source of information about air filters. Recognized Certification for Air Filter Specialists (CAFS) American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and ImmunologyOrganization of professionals from research institutes, academia and physicians promoting research and education in allergy, asthma and immunology. Great site for information … More
How to Select the Right HVAC Filter
by Stevan Brown, CAFS What is the right filter for your job? Today, more than ever, there are a large variety of filter choices for every application. Filters come in a wide range of efficiencies, pressure drops, depths, media types and methods of filtration. There are filters that will withstand very wet environments as well … More
Formaldehyde Increases through Exposure to Ozone from Ionizers and Ozone Generators
Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a common substance in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is used in a wide range of products including wall board, glues, some carpets, fragrance products and insulation. It is also found in cigarette and cigar smoke and is a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) carcinogenic classification is … More
Importance of Air Filtration
To reduce maintenance and operating costs of the equipment and to provide the level of cleanliness required, and Protecting the general well-being of the occupants of a space; Protecting the décor of occupied spaces by removing the staining portion of airborne dust; Reducing maintenance of building interiors by reducing the freuency of washing such items … More
There’s Something in the Air
by Jim Rosenthal and Stevan Brown Indoor Air Chemistry — Creating the “Chemical Soup” of IAQ Indoor air is a complex mixture of gases and particles. What is not well understood is that many of the things used in indoor environments have the potential to create chemical reactions that can produce totally unintended and potentially … More
Problems with Ozone Generators and Ionizers that Produce Ozone
Ozone is a potent lung irritant and exposure to elevated levels is a contributor to the exacerbation of lung disease; it is especially dangerous for persons with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, children and the elderly. American Lung Association (http://www.lungusa.org) Residential indoor ozone is produced directly by ozone generators and indirectly by ion generators … More
You’ve Got Mold!
Now, what can you do about it? What works? Stop the source. Most mold problems are created by some type of roofing, waterproofing, plumbing or mechanical problem. Mold needs water to proliferate. Repair the source of the water infiltration. Remove and replace rotted wood, carpeting, wallboard or other rotted organic building materials. Provide for adequate … More
What You Should Know About Ozone
Ozone is a potent lung irritant and exposure to elevated levels is a contributor to the exacerbation of lung disease; it is especially dangerous for persons with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, children and the elderly. American Lung Association (http://www.lungusa.org) The American Lung Association recently issued a health warning to American consumers regarding the … More
