Unexpected Places Mold May Be Lurking In Your Home

Mold in a Petri Dish

We’re all used to seeing mold in poorly ventilated bathrooms, in drywall and insulation after a flood, and in basements. We know that mold enjoys damp, poorly ventilated areas and it can do harm to you and your family if left unchecked. Mold can crop up anywhere, though, and some of these places mold may be hiding might surprise you!

Continue reading “Unexpected Places Mold May Be Lurking In Your Home”

How much does air quality affect your thinking?

Hot Air Balloon

Recently, we read an interview with professor Joe Allen about air quality, especially in regards to air quality within the office. It’s often that architects try to seal up all holes inside of a building when they are making it, which makes sense given you wouldn’t want the outside elements coming in on your new building. However, research shows that air quality and air flow can impact workers’ abilities to function.

Continue reading “How much does air quality affect your thinking?”

Poor air quality? Try one of these 5 air purifying plants!

Air Quality Plants

Everyone knows that plants deliver much needed oxygen, converting carbon dioxide into it. People often spruce up their office spaces with small, medium, and large plants. Many people use plants as a way to connect with nature and bring a little living inside with them. Many other people also struggle with keeping those plants alive. Regardless of whether or not you have a green thumb, you may not be aware that plants can actually help improve air quality in your home or office.
Continue reading “Poor air quality? Try one of these 5 air purifying plants!”