Humidifiers are machines that add moisture to the air in a home. As such, they can become havens for mold. Here's what you need to know.Humidifiers can relieve the symptoms of a host of medical conditions from asthma to dry ...
Michael sits down with Max to discuss just how much of a health issue indoor mold growth can be. They discuss a wide range of topics including indoor air quality, how to test a home for mold, and what people ...
On this episode of Well, Now, Michael discusses how he became GP's remediator and the interesting journey she had discovering the root cause of her chronic symptoms: exposure to microbial growth. They discuss how to find mold in your house, ...
Renovations can have a serious impact on your indoor air quality. Here are five steps you can take to safeguard your home.When working on something as big as a home renovation, being surrounded by mess is unavoidable. This mess is ...
Mold toxicity can lead to a long list of chronic health symptoms and conditions. Here are some of the warning signs and how to deal with it.The average person breathes 20,000 breaths daily and spends around 90 percent of their ...
Mold mites actually exist in real life... Here's what you need to know to ensure they don't colonize inside of your home!You probably know that washing and changing your sheets frequently can help ward off dust mites, one of the ...
Mold in shower caulking is something most of us have dealt with. Here's how to remove it properly so it doesn't come right back and negatively impact your indoor air quality.Nothing things ruin a clean and inviting shower quite like ...
Summertime is one of the main times of the year for microbial growth to develop. Here are 11 steps to protect your indoor air quality.The hot, humid summer months are nearly upon us. The oppressive weather across much of the ...
Not keeping up with cleaning a washing machine can lead to microbial growth, unwanted exposures, and contaminated clothing.Like many of us, I’ve washed a lot of laundry over the years. I’ve done my own at home, and I’ve worked in ...
A leaking AC doesn't just affect its performance. It can also lead to indoor air quality issues like microbial growth.I lived in Houston, Texas for about 12 years in the 1990s and early aughts. Houston remains one of my favorite ...
Regular vacuuming is one of the best ways we can work to maintain a clean indoor environment with air quality that supports wellness.Whether you know it or not, every surface in your home is a potential collecting ground for dust. ...
Mold growing underneath the laminate flooring is a common problem in homes worldwide. Knowing how to properly handle the situation and what signs to look for will help keep your home safe and healthy.What You Need to KnowSpills, leaks, humidity, ...
When warmer temperatures outside start to ramp up, the last thing you want to deal with is an AC that’s not blowing cool air. It could be as simple as a clogged filter or something more technical, like a mechanical ...
Before diving into spring cleaning, remember to add these 16 spots to your list to ensure your home is as clean and healthy as possible.Spring cleaning is an annual ritual and washing windows, dusting behind the furniture, cleaning appliances and ...
One home maintenance task that doesn't always make the list is keeping the air conditioner clean and in good shape. This will help it run properly and prevent poor indoor air quality.Summer’s right around the corner and it’s time to ...