- May 26, 2022
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With the UAE experiencing some of the worst sandstorms we have seen in recent years there is huge concern about the Air Quality Index (AQI) and the impact on our health. During and after the sandstorms we are usually taking care to eliminate the visible dust and sand accumulating in parts of our home but Read more
Have you considered the impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) on your health? Well, it is one of those things that rarely crosses our minds. But, truth be told, the air you are breathing inside could be hazardous to your health, in fact, 10X more dangerous than the air outside. Still don’t trust us? According Read more
Studies have revealed that residents of the UAE spend 80 to 95% of their time indoors to escape high temperatures and the blistering summer heat. Hence, safe indoor air quality is indispensable for an individual’s well-being. Though air pollution is mostly synonymous with outdoor air, indoor air also incorporates numerous pollutants. Globally,… Read more
Could there be a connection between your frequent sneezing and your dirty air ducts? Well, it wouldn’t be the first time that dirty ducts turn out to be the culprit behind air conditioning allergies. We all know that pollen, mold, dust, and other particulates in the air can lead to allergies. But have you ever Read more
Think about your first reaction while stepping into an indoor space with poor indoor air quality. Do you raise your head, take a deep breath, and hold it for a few seconds before slowly exhaling from your mouth? Absolutely NOT! You’ll automatically move out of the place. This involuntary response to poor indoor air instantly Read more
Indoor air pollution is a key contributor to the global burden of diseases. There is convincing evidence of the adverse effects of indoor air pollution on human health wherein young children are one of the most vulnerable groups. The respiratory system is a primary target for minute pollutants causing a wide range of acute and Read more
The winter season is a wonderful time that brings the family together but it also brings germs! It seems like someone is always sick with the change in season. What’s more? These germs can easily spread, sending everyone home with cold and sickness. Getting yourself ready for winter can be done in a snap. But Read more
Is your HVAC system partially responsible for absenteeism, sickness, suffocating smell, and low productivity at work? The answer to that question is absolute ‘YES!’- unless you’re ahead of the curve and have hired a proactive professional HVAC cleaning service that monitors the air inside of your building for high concentrations… Read more
Do you understand the term VOCs and what they can do to your health? VOCs known as Volatile Organic Compounds are chemicals and gases that are most commonly found- in the indoor living environment. It can be present in anything, from a room freshener to that new air conditioner you bought for your living room. Read more
The Indoor Air Quality or IAQ is a measure that tells us whether our indoor air is polluted or clean. Even though the preconceived notion is that the outdoor air quality has more pollutants than our indoor air, as a matter of fact, our indoor air can be anywhere between 2 to 10 times more Read more