Air Quality Basics
How to Reduce Dust in Your Home
Learn how to reduce dust in your home with science-backed strategies that address dust sources, improve air quality, and reduce household dust buildup.
Air Quality Basics
A beginner-friendly foundation that explains what indoor air quality really means, why it matters, and how it impacts your health. This category covers essential concepts like particulate matter, ventilation, humidity, filtration, and how indoor environments affect the air you breathe. Whether someone is new to IAQ or simply wants a reliable source of truth, these articles lay the groundwork for understanding how air quality is measured, monitored, and improved.
Air Quality Basics
Do Houseplants Help Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Houseplants offer real benefits—but cleaner air usually requires more than greenery alone. Learn what science really says about plants and air purification.
Air Quality Basics
HEPA vs. Non-HEPA Filters: What Homeowners Really Need to Know
HEPA and non-HEPA filters don’t just differ in name. This guide explains how each works, what they actually remove from indoor air, and which option makes sense for your home.
Air Quality BasicsSolutions & Improvements
Which MERV Rating Is Best?
Which MERV rating is best for your home? For most households, the right answer isn’t “the highest number,” but the filter that balances clean air with proper airflow. In real homes, we commonly see MERV 8 or MERV 11 deliver meaningful improvements in dust, allergens, and fine particles—without overworking the HVAC system. This guide explains how MERV ratings actually work, what we see during indoor air quality assessments, and how to choose the right filter for your home with confidence.
Air Quality Basics
Mold Prevention Guide
Learn how to prevent mold in your home with practical tips on moisture control, ventilation, and early detection. This mold prevention guide helps homeowners keep indoor air healthy.
Air Quality Basics
How Often Should You Change Your Home Air Filter?
How often should you change your home air filter? Learn the right replacement schedule, signs it’s time to change, and how filters affect indoor air quality.
Air Quality Basics
VOCs Explained: What Homeowners Need to Know
Understand what VOCs are, where they come from, and how to reduce them in your home. Learn practical steps to improve indoor air quality and protect your family.
Air Quality Basics
Signs Your Home Has Bad Air
Learn the most common signs your home has bad air, how to spot them early, and what steps homeowners can take to improve indoor air quality safely and effectively.
Air Quality Basics
What Is Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality describes how clean and healthy the air inside your home is. This guide explains what affects IAQ, common warning signs, and simple steps homeowners can take to improve the air they breathe every day.
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