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The dust in carpets is the equivalent of toxic waste. The water at the kitchen sink, which we thought was safe, is polluted with contaminants that are putting our health at risk. Experts say that between 2 and 10 million dust mites live in your mattress and another 2 million in your pillow.
An underestimated source of illness in our communities is right inside our homes and workplaces:" Poor Indoor Air Quality." Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is like air pollution inside, and it can result in low levels of personal energy, lowered work output, poor work efficiency, sickness and in extreme cases, death. Whether it's through the building's air exchange system or simply by opening a window, pollutants will enter your home and workplace with the outdoor air. These pollutants add to those existing inside already, such as: - Dust, pet dander, cloth fibers, dust mites, pollen, skin cells
- Chemicals off - gassed from furniture, carpet and paint
- Particulates from burning candles and cooking
- Chemicals from cleaning products and hair products
- Fumes from gas appliances
Contaminants and particulates in indoor air - such as those produced from the above list - can trigger allergies and asthma. They can also directly affect energy levels and quality of sleep. There are many sources of contaminants in the indoor environment, and with increasing energy costs, buildings have been made more air tight, allowing these contaminants to build up. A partial list of contaminants includes:
| - dust | - dust mites | | - solvents | - formaldehyde from building and furniture materials | | - perfumes | - tobacco smoke | | - molds | - bacteria and viruses | | - combustion by-products | - outside air pollution | | - radon | - animal dander |
Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ): Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) goes beyond IAQ and refers to the quality and safety of the air, surfaces, and water in your indoor spaces. IEQ is of concern because most of us spend 90% or more of our time inside and poor IEQ has been linked to numerous illnesses and fatalities. What can be done to improve IEQ? Fortunately there are several ways to improve IEQ. Some methods are low cost, do-it-yourself, and others require professional help. It all depends on what your goal is. Improving IEQ can be a tricky business. Sometimes the solutions are simple, and sometimes they are more complex. Here you will find help to make it easy to find the right solutions for you. What about mold? Mold affects IEQ and is often the first noticeable indication that there is a problem. Certain molds have been linked to serious health problems! Molds are very common, and if you can see mold in your home, you may have a problem. Some molds are toxic on their own, but any mold in the home is a concern and should be dealt with promptly. You may need to bring in a professional to do a thorough cleaning job and search for any unseen mold. We strongly encourage you to take immediate steps to remove any mold found in your indoor space and prevent its return. You will find more information on mold both in this web-site and the links we provide. Our Mission: Provide the best IEQ services and products to improve the health and livability of your indoor space. Our Philosophy: Partnering with you, the home or business owner, I'll show you ways you can improve the Air you breath, the Surfaces you touch, and the Water you drink. The easy-to-follow maintenance program, services, and products I suggest will dramatically improve your living and working environments and provide a healthier home and business. Why choose us? We are NORMI, activTek Environmental, and Mold Proof trained and certified. As such, we focus on preventing mold and improving the health of the air you breath and the surfaces you touch. We offer IEQ/Mold inspections and evaluations to determine what's in your indoor environment and provide solutions to reduce your exposure to potentially health-robbing indoor pollutants. Prevention is the key. Remember the old saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." That's our focus; providing solutions that continuously improve IEQ for you. That's also what makes us different. So we invite you to browse our entire site, then contact us with any questions you may have about IEQ and what we can do to help. If you know that you already have a problem; we can help. If you suspect that there may be a problem; we can help. If you want to be sure that your indoor space is healthy; we can help. We are driven to enhance and improve the quality of living indoors by providing products and services which bring safety, convenience, and beauty into the spaces where people spend their lives.
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