Using UV Lights to Reduce Allergens and Contaminants

Inside your Charlotte, NC home, several contaminants can decrease the quality of your indoor air. Although indoor air quality can vary from one residence to the next, several contaminants are common. If you have pets at home, their dander and fur can cause allergies and respiratory issues for those who are prone to reactions. Pollen from the outdoors can come inside and cause sneezing, itching, and coughing. Other indoor contaminants include volatile organic compounds, dust, dust mites, and mold spores. There are several ways you can improve the quality of your indoor air, including using a UV light to reduce

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Air Purifiers vs. Plants: Which Are Better?

If you’re like the average American, you’ll spend more than 90 percent of your life indoors. But while sitting inside reduces the risk of being hit by a flying golf ball or falling into a river, it can pose another serious health and safety risk: air pollution. The chemicals used to manufacture common indoor items like drywall, rugs, furniture, mattresses, pressed-wood furniture, and paint can leach into the air for years. But although individuals with strong chemical sensitivities may immediately notice (and physically react) when a chemical-emitting item is brought into the room, for most, these

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