Recently bought one of those trendy bed-in-a-box products, new floor cleaner, or an air freshener spray? It’s best to know what you’re putting into your airflow before you start using it; being better informed about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can help you maintain a safer, more comfortable and healthier environment. This applies to [...]
There are airborne contaminants in every home. It’s impossible to eliminate them outright due to the way the atmosphere indoors and the materials exposed to the air are constantly undergoing bacterial changes. These effects can include air moisture content fluctuations, age, microscopic pests, chemical off-gassing, and much more, though older homes are typically much [...]
Whether you operate a restaurant, digital marketing agency or otherwise, you owe it to yourself and your employees to use a commercial air quality testing service for your property. As every business application involves the use of different materials, processes, and even chemicals, there are a lot of variables that can contribute to the [...]
The American Council for Accredited Certification – known otherwise as the ACAC – was recently listed as an EPA recommendation by Consumer Reports in their article, How to Clean Your Home After a Flood. This magazine is renowned for its intensive research and testing of such organizations, which makes us extra proud at Indoor [...]
Whether you purchase a new build or move into an existing property, the way air filters and flows through your home directly influences occupant health and comfort. Even a single room with stagnant air can introduce problems such as mold, fungi, and more thanks to gathering bacteria. Therefore, it’s important that your home has an [...]
Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where you trust your family can stay safe and healthy for many years to come. To avoid unwanted risks, working with a courteous and professional air quality inspector for your home is an ideal decision to make. At Indoor Air Quality Ottawa, we believe in [...]
Residential heating methods are known to be available in a wide variety of systems and configurations. Typically, you’ll see forced-air, radiant floor, hydronic (radiator) and/or baseboard electric setups. With that said, what is the relationship between your HVAC setup and the quality of your indoor air? Let’s find out. Combustion Appliances and Their Link [...]
Most Canadians spend the majority of their time indoors during the winter. The real question, however, is whether our homes are adequately prepared for months of cold temperatures, ice and snow buildup, and prolonged occupation indoors. Today, let’s go over some important ways winter can affect your home’s indoor air quality – and [...]
Lyme disease infections can be particularly difficult for the human body’s immune system to deal with. However, symptoms are intensified in conditions with poor indoor air quality. It is recommended that building occupants ensure the quality of their air is hygienic and safe, avoiding complicating Lyme disease infections or even preventing them from occurring [...]
With the changes in weather accompanying every season – such as when spring arrives, filling ditches and streams with high water for a week or two – keeping our homes dry and healthy can be a challenge. Is yours prepared for a moist spring and damp summer, to say [...]
