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Millions are "Allergic" to Their Own Home

Recently, a report was done by the UK charity Allergy UK which supports people with allergies, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity in order to better understand the effects of indoor allergies and in honor of Indoor Allergy Week. It hopes to provide information in what allergies are the most common and also how to help limit the effects of them. Questioning 1,600 people, the survey looked at the phenomenon of home fever, an allergic reaction to dust mites and other allergens in the home. ...

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12/23/2011 Comments(0)

Tips for Reducing Home Air Pollutants

As the weather gets colder, we have to worry more and more about the effect of indoor allergies instead of just outdoor ones. Did you know the quality of air indoors can actually carry two to five times as many air pollutants as the air outdoors? Because of this, it is important to take steps to improve the air quality in your home. There are many ways that you can do this. For starters, you should make sure to keep area rugs and carpets as clean as possible – compared to hardwood, tile, o...

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12/8/2011 Comments(0)

Allergic to Christmas?

We have good news and bad news for all those Santa and sleigh bell aficionados: the bad news is - both real and even artificial trees can trigger asthma and allergic reactions. The good news, there are steps you can take to prevent these allergies from ruining your holiday spirit. Specialists say that even though evergreen trees pollinate in the spring instead of the time of harvest, pollens from grasses may piggyback into the house on the trees, as well as ragweed. Ragweed is a fall allergen, a...

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12/15/2011 Comments(0)

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home this Winter

As you bundle up for winter, you may be apt to close all your windows as well, which can lead to stagnant air in the home. With no fresh-air circulation, moisture and pollutants can become trapped within the home, causing irritations to you and your family if you suffer from asthma or allergies. In order to help this, you will need to take steps to improve the indoor air quality in your home and manage the amount of moisture throughout winter. There are some key places that indoor moisture can a...

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11/25/2011 Comments(0)

Finding Fall Savings: Autumn Tips to Save Energy & Money

As the leaves begin to change colors in some parts of the country and the temperature begins to cool down, there are some easy ways you can save money on your first heating bill. By preparing in advance before turning on the furnace for the first chilly morning, you can not only save money but also increase the comfort in your home. First and foremost, make sure to perform basic HVAC system maintenance. Turn the system off and sweep around the outdoor unit in order to clear any dirt, leaves, or ...

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11/18/2011 Comments(0)