Tips straight from our Building Biologist


The Scary Truth About Dust Mites in Carpets
As the years pass on, your carpets, rugs and lounges accumulate all manner of dust, pollen, dust mites … chemical residue from pest deterrents and

Bush Fires and Sydney Air Quality
Today, I read a question on Facebook if anyone knew where on the beaches of Sydney that had no to little smoke. The person had

Vacuum Cleaners – Old vs New
A new study suggests that bacteria, mould and dust found in older vacuum cleaners can pose health risks if they are not handled with caution.

What’s the Difference Between Bed Bugs and Dust Mites?
Dust mites and bed bugs are very different organisms and affect humans in very different ways. Dust mites are present in every room of every

Bidding Goodbye to Dust Mite Allergies
People with dust mite allergies like asthma, eczema and hay fever are ready to go to any extent to get rid of dust mites from

Ask the Experts
Lucy Johns’ children have just come back from the doctors diagnosed with asthma and allergies as well as a plethora of scripts, but she really