A.C.E. Blog

A study by Mayo Clinic shows that children living near traffic intersections at greater risk of developing asthma. Mayo Clinic researchers recently released data showing children who lived near major highway or railroad intersections have a higher risk of developing asthma. The researchers used this study to show how neighborhood environment is a risk factor … More

Research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) reduces indoor VOC’s but could produce formaldehyde as a byproduct. A very promising new technology for the reduction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) in indoor environments is Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO). This process exposes ultraviolet light to a catalyst such as titanium dioxide to produce … More

Cold medications are out for children. Simple saline rinse could be the answer for quicker recovery from colds and flu. We have long been advocates for the benefits of saline rinse or sinus irrigation. Rinsing the sinuses with saline solution helps the allergy sufferer by flushing out allergens, reducing inflammation and reactivating the cilia in … More

This study shows that the RCI (radiant catalytic ionization) Air Cleaning Devices produce fairly significant levels of ozone and are less effective than a standard air filter at removing 2 micron sized particles. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that the RCI “air cleaning device” produces a significant amount of ozone and is … More

This study shows that improved indoor air quality in classrooms leads to higher test scores for students. Education budgets are tight. Politicians are busy putting limits on school budgets to “put more money in the classroom.” The problem is – if you do not provide safe, healthy and encouraging environments, it does not matter how … More

Fine particles in air pollution shown to increase nasal inflammation in asthmatic children. In a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, French researchers have found that higher levels of exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) caused a significant increase in nasal inflammation. Fine particles PM2.5 are under 2.5 microns in diameter … More

Numerous studies show that improving the Indoor Air Quality will lead to higher worker productivity. Measures to improve IAQ don’t cost – they pay!! In a recent article presented by the U.S. Green Building Council and Building Operating Management David P. Callan did an excellent job of summarizing the studies that have been done in … More

Fine particles, formaldehyde and other air contaminants are created when common cleaning agents are exposed to indoor ozone. When used indoors in the presence of ozone, many household cleaners and air fresheners emit toxic pollutants at levels that may lead to health risks according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, … More

Another study confirms that ionizers and ozone generators can create unhealthy levels of ozone in poorly ventilated rooms. The news does not appear to be getting any better for ionizers, ozone generators or other devices that generate ozone and claim to be “air purifiers.” Another study has raised additional concerns about these devices. This study … More

We have known bleach kills mold. This study shows that bleach also reduces allergenic properties of mold. A little bleach and water does a good job of killing surface mold. But mold like other allergens has allergenic properties dead or alive. In a recent study conducted at National Jewish Medical and Research Center and published … More