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. Circulation, also known as ventilation or air flow or air exchange, is the first step in the process. Air circulation plays a major role in all parts of the […]
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What do I ventilate? I began last year regularly sharing my fresh indoor images on Pinterest, and have received encouraging and positive feedback. I wanted to share my easy ventilating and natural sunlight ideas on the Mitey Fresh blog. I don’t do all the flying around the house every day and night, but I do enjoy the
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You have baby proofed the house and renovated the baby room to keep your little one safe from harm, but have you taken adequate care to design a green baby nursery? Everything from the carpet in the nursery, furnishings, clothing and bedding, to soft toys, nursery crib, changing table and dressers, emit indoor air pollutants such as
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Indoor plants are a great way to add a touch of nature in your home. Besides providing an uplifting aesthetic appeal, indoor plants can play a very important role in improving the indoor air quality in your home and office. Dr Bill Wolverton, an environmental scientist who worked with NASA in the 1960’s and 70’s,
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In our post, 5 Natural and Safe Home Cleaning Solutions, we talked about keeping your home sparkling clean with natural and chemical free products such as lemon, baking soda, vinegar and olive oils. Switching to these relatively inexpensive natural household cleaning products will improve the indoor air quality in your home and keep it smelling fresh.
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Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a situation when the inhabitants of a building report various symptoms of illness, but these symptoms lessen when they spend time away from the building. Symptoms of SBS The number of people affected or the sickness symptoms displayed, varies across buildings suspected to have SBS. SBS is typically associated with office buildings. For
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We spend most of our time either at work or at home, indoors. While environmental pollution has always been a topic of much discussion, we tend to give little or no thought to the pollution that is present in our homes. Indoor air pollution is one of the leading causes of respiratory diseases such as
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You may have heard of VOCs before, which is the term short for Volatile Organic Compounds. VOCs are commonly found in many different household products. Furniture, carpets, caulking around showers and toilets, paint on walls, and the list goes on. These particles also exist in exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, air fresheners and plastics. Higher concentrations
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The Shocking Truth About Indoor Air Pollutants Most people do not know what the main cause of air pollution is. If you asked, most would think that a factory, or busy road, were the leading causes of air pollution. In fact, most people would be surprised to find that the answer to the question is
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1. Keep your floors clean. Chemicals and contaminants in the air can accumulate within household dust for many years. By using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter it is possible to reduce concentrations of lead, as well as eradicate allergens like pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. Mopping picks up the dust that vacuuming
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