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While winter contains small joys of its own, most people would agree that spring brings a whole different sense of renewal and rejuvenation when it comes time for the seasons to change. If you’re beginning to build your new mold inspection business or grow an existing one, there is plenty to keep in mind as…

Flooding isn’t just a disaster in and of itself — it’s the sort of emergency that can bring with it a whole slew of health hazards and impacts on indoor air quality depending on the source of the water and the cause of its presence. In short, coming into contact with such contamination should never…

With the year coming to a close, it’s easy to breathe the sigh of relief you just may have been holding in for the last several months. Then again, with the winter season coming into full swing, you may want to instead divert your attention to the overall air quality experienced by your region. The…

As the weather turns, perhaps your employees are popping more antihistamines than you’ve previously noticed, or maybe more of your clients or tenants appear equipped with a family-size pack of tissues. In any case, as we turn the corner into winter, a new wave of seasonal allergies will undoubtedly rear its head. And as winter…

By now, students and teachers alike are settling into their new routines amidst “unprecedented times” as they follow new rules, adhere to regular screenings, and even adjust to alternative classroom setups to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus. But masks and temperature checks aside, not all teachers or school administrators may know the best…

As children return to their classrooms amidst a bevy of conflicting COVID-19 information, finding ways to ensure their health and safety has become the number one priority for teachers and parents alike. And if you find yourself asking, “How can we minimize their risk?” you’re not alone. Here is what our research suggests: Understanding Lines Of Defense…

What you can’t see can still impact you. The air we breathe is as critical to our livelihood as the water we drink and the food we eat — after all, what goes in our body will undoubtedly affect it for better or worse. And that’s where particle loading comes in. Particularly if you and/or…

As we continue to witness the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent (as well as ever-changing) public safety responses, there’s one word that is entirely inescapable: virus. While most people are no stranger to sickness, the nature of viral spread, specifically, may still elude some people — particularly as there is often confusion surrounding just…

High-efficiency particulate air filters, otherwise known as HEPA filters, are a type of pleated mechanical filter designed to remove allergens and other airborne matter from within a home or building. Of course, HEPA filters didn’t always exist as a mere HVAC component, and today they’re certainly capable of giving traditional filters a run for their…

With the seemingly sudden onset of COVID-19 and the subsequent barrage of updates and research in the last several months, it can feel overwhelming to wade through the waters of information and know what steps are truly the best to take in terms of infection prevention. The good news, however, is that the actionable steps…