Why would humidity pose a problem in our homes? Excess humidity can create a haven for growth of fungi, mold, bacteria, etc. Too low a humidity content and we have static electricity, dry skin, dry sinuses, etc.
Let's address excess humidity and the issues that arise.
Mold loves dark moist spaces to grow. The moisture on building materials along with the microbes that are food for mold creates a "dining haven" if you will. When there is water damage the moisture of course is soaked in and no longer just a surface problem. The mold spores that are in the air already settle down in the moist environment to "feast" and grow. The moisture on our air conditioning coils is a great place for fungi and mold to propagate (dark & moist).
How do we combat these problems? We'll cover that another time.
Next time Temperature.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
What Gases Should We Be Concerned About?
Gases--another component of unhealthy IAQ. What are examples of these? Any spray fragrance, perfume, deodorant, insect spray, and repellants to name a few. Other examples are the "off-gasing" that occurs from flame retardants in fabrics, chemicals in carpets, furniture, paint, etc. Our cleaners under our sinks produce unhealthy gases. We are bombarded with these gases in our sealed up energy efficient homes.
Sometimes there are odors associated with these gases sometimes they are just silent and slowly deadly.
Sounds pretty overwhelming doesn't it? What is the solution?
We'll cover that another time. Next time humidity.
Sometimes there are odors associated with these gases sometimes they are just silent and slowly deadly.
Sounds pretty overwhelming doesn't it? What is the solution?
We'll cover that another time. Next time humidity.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
What Are Bio-Pollutants?
What are bio-pollutants? The term sounds ominous doesn't it? Well it can be.
Bio-pollutants are things like mold, e-coli, salmonella, and other such bacteria, viruses and fungi. They all can affect our health if absorbed by our bodies.
These organisms are in the air, on surfaces and can be transmitted by contact of any kind.
Some of the ways to avoid these are being careful to clean surfaces when preparing food, making sure trash and garbage does not overflow, use green cleaning supplies, use air purifiers, use proper air filtration, and last but not least common sense.
Next time we'll cover Gasses.
Bio-pollutants are things like mold, e-coli, salmonella, and other such bacteria, viruses and fungi. They all can affect our health if absorbed by our bodies.
These organisms are in the air, on surfaces and can be transmitted by contact of any kind.
Some of the ways to avoid these are being careful to clean surfaces when preparing food, making sure trash and garbage does not overflow, use green cleaning supplies, use air purifiers, use proper air filtration, and last but not least common sense.
Next time we'll cover Gasses.
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