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How to Inspect Building Foundations for Damage

In the previous blog post I chatted with you about your home’s “hat” in “How to Inspect your Roof for Damage”. So what about the “feet”? Another important and definitely overlooked place to inspect is...

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Did You Know? Your Household Dust Is Toxic

Did You Know? Your Household Dust Is Toxic!   When you stop to consider it, you begin to realise how true this is. Every home has dust. This is normal. Each household has differing dust particle...

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Did you know… Facts about asbestos.

More on the latest hot topic we’ve been discussing of late – asbestos. Read below for some asbestos fast facts. These days, just the mention of asbestos is enough to send a shiver down your spine – and...

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The Nature of Indoor Air Quality and breathe

Whilst many people are aware of air pollution outside being of concern, far fewer people take the time to consider their indoor air quality. Less smelly, less talked about, and definitely less obvious....

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A Beginners Guide to Quality Indoor Air Ownership

Did you just move into your new home, or you’re at work and the place just doesn’t feel and smell right, or maybe you’ve thought it was a particularly bad cold and flu season, or are things more...

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The Best Air Purifier Tips

When it comes to cleaning the air in your home or office, the best and most efficient tool in your strategy is to open windows, wide, to open doors, to open blinds and ventilate, ventilate, ventilate....

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The Nature of Indoor Air Quality

What is indoor air? When you put it all into perspective, indoor air is air within a building where a person spends a period of an hour or more in any day such as a home, office, classroom, motor...

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The Importance of Indoor Air Circulation

I developed a 3-step process to taking care of your indoor air quality: The 3 C’s to Quality Indoor Air. They include circulation, cleaning and comfort. Image: The Importance of Indoor Air Circulation...

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How to Test Indoor Air Quality Accurately

It’s important to learn how to test indoor air quality, and do it at least once a week to make sure the air you breathe is pleasant, and to keep your health level in check (i.e. you’re not feeling...

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How to Get Rid of Mouldy Smells in a Room

Mouldy smells are an indication that is more common in damp materials, but that doesn’t mean your room won’t be infected. It’s important, that if you smell signs of mustiness, to act quickly and get...

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What You Should Do To Your Building After It Rains

Often people ask me, “is there anything I should do to my home after it rains?” It’s very common question, and there are  few things you should check after a heavy rain. Rain can sometimes affect your...

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How to Get Rid of Indoor Mould

Are you having guests coming over and now your indoors smell musty? Or are you the kind of person who constantly has black spots all on the walls no matter what you do? Does it seem like there is no...

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How To Fix Contaminated Room Air

When you have contaminated indoor air, it can be a very difficult and time-consuming process to get it fresh and clean. Sometimes, your air will turn polluted instantly, within minutes or overnight!...

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5 Common Household Products You Can Use To Clean Your Home

Have you ever wondered if you have to use those expensive chemicals and cleaning supplies found at your local supermarket? While some are irreplaceable, there are some products found at your...

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How Long Should I Run My Dehumidifier?

“How long to run a dehumidifier every day?” This is a an excellent question. I get asked by everyone, whether they’ve had a dehumidifier for years or just started using one. The best answer would be to...

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How To Get Rid Of Mites In Your Bed

First, we must start off by asking … What Are Mites? There are two types of bed mites: Dust Mites These are opaque looking bugs. They eat skin cells, bacteria and pet hair. They are microscopic, but...

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Should You Use Chemicals Indoors?

If you live, work or play in buildings, chances are you have heard someone talk about chemicals. But should you use chemicals indoors? To answer that question, first we must learn exactly what...

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How Long Do I Run My Air Purifier?

“How long do I run my air purifier for?” or “Do I leave the air purifier on overnight?” These are questions I get asked by both residential and commercial occupants, whether they’ve started using an...

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How To Clean Indoor Air

Cleaning your indoor air includes opening windows, dusting, vacuuming, washing. If you do these tasks every week, you will keep your indoor air clean. It also helps to keep mould, dust mites, bacteria,...

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How to Vacuum Your Home Professionally

If you don’t have a good vacuum cleaner, or having air quality issues, you need to learn how to vacuum your  home professionally with this easy-to-follow Video. There are two reasons to know how to...

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