Given that most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important aspect of our comfort and well-being at home and at work. Yet understanding IAQ can be a bit overwhelming — especially given all the science, measurements, and acronyms associated with it. Let’s take a deeper look at … Continue reading "The ABCs of IAQ: A Guide to Understanding Indoor Air Quality Terms"
Between indoor air pollutants and allergens like dust and pollen, PM 2.5, smoke from wildfires and illnesses like flu, COVID, RSV, and the common cold, there are plenty of reasons to pay more attention to indoor air quality. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most people spend about 90 percent of their time … Continue reading "HEPA Filters: What They Mean for Indoor Air Quality"
Events like the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread wildfires in the U.S. and Canada have brought much-needed attention to the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and the critical need to improve the air we breathe. The good news is that there are several simple methods for reducing PM 2.5 and improving indoor air quality. As … Continue reading "What is PM 2.5 and What Does it Mean for Indoor Air Quality?"
If indoor air quality had a season, fall might be it. With millions of children across the U.S. and Canada now back in school, multiple indoor air quality concerns are on the minds of parents, educators and others. Those include new COVID variants, fall allergies, and the spread of illnesses like colds and the flu. … Continue reading "Respiratory Illnesses, Fall Allergies Put Indoor Air Quality in Focus"
Pencils are sharpened and backpacks are filled. School is back in session, and teachers, students, and parents are hopeful for the best year yet! In addition to those long lists of school supplies, there’s one often-overlooked tool that should be on every classroom’s checklist: a portable air cleaner. While most people are aware that outdoor … Continue reading "Back to School: Why Air Cleaners are an Essential Tool for a Healthy Classroom"
Amid the busyness of packing, moving and preparing for the fall semester, it’s understandable if you haven’t thought much about the indoor air quality (IAQ) in your college student’s dorm. But the move to college can expose students to a number of potential indoor air quality issues. The start of the fall semester coincides with … Continue reading "Your Indoor Air Quality Checklist: College Edition"
