Today more and more people suffer from allergies such as hay fever, sinus problems, running eyes and noses, congestion and headaches to mention a few, and this is on the increase. Experts believe that the number of people who are effected in this way is rising by almost 5% per year, which is an incredible amount.
There are various causes to this increase in airborne illness but one of the...
HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air and HEPA air filters are used in a wide range of different appliances and devices in and around the home and office to reduce the number of pollutants in the air. Experts say that a HEPA filter will eliminate up to 99.97% of particles that are airborne and are 0.3 micrometers in diameter. This size of particle is thought to be the most difficult...
Indoor allergies are a form of allergy that is usually triggered by something or a mixture of things, or irritants within your home environment. It has many different names but experts tend to call it perennial allergic rhinitis and the main symptoms are irritation of the eyes, nose and throat and certain skin complaints such as excessive itching. Many people who suffer from indoor allergies...
Having a respiratory illness can, at times be debilitating and leave the sufferer feeling uncomfortable and unable to breath properly without difficultly. If you have breathing problems then you will understand just how problematic it can be to be in an environment that is stuffy and stale with dust particles and other debris floating around. Just a few minutes spent in a room that is poorly...
Every year almost 21,000 Americans are killed from lung cancer that is thought to be related to breathing in Radon. Many people have never even heard of Radon, let alone know that it is the 6th most common cancer causing chemical element around. So how do you know if there is Radon in your environment, and where does it come from? Here are some of the facts that you should know about Radon:
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With the cost of running appliances steadily increasing it is important that you do all you can to make sure that your appliances are as efficient as possible. Many people make the false assumption that it is only commercial businesses that should do this, however residential refrigeration can be made more efficient which will lead to the household saving money - and who doesn't want to save...
Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most common residential and commercial appliances and work hard as they are constantly running 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days per year. Due to this it can be quite easier for a refrigerator or freezer not to be performing as efficiently as it could be, either through old age or by not being correctly maintained. This loss of efficiency can lead...
With the plight of the environment being at the forefront of many new government drives to protect the environment have you ever wondered how green your home or office is? Many people now understand the value of recycling and will try to cut down on the amount of paper and plastic bags they use, but have you thought about your appliances? Appliances that are over 15 years old tend to be less...
Each and every home all over the Western world will have appliances, some more than others but all have labour saving devices that are meant to aid people and keep them warm, cool them down or keep food fresh. Once bought, many appliances are merely run until they break and then discarded without any thought and new appliances bought to replace them. Have you ever thought about the money that...
Air conditioning systems are widespread today and the majority of commercial and residential buildings have them in some form. One of the things that makes air conditioners so useful is their ability to not only provide cooling air but also heat up rooms, which makes them an invaluable addition to any home or business.
If you are concerned about the amount of energy you use, either from an...
