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Breathing Easy: Managing Indoor Air Quality While Using Fireplaces and Gas Appliances During the Holidays

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Breathing Easy: Managing Indoor Air Quality While Using Fireplaces and Gas Appliances During the Holidays

In this article, we'll explore effective ways to maintain healthy indoor air quality during the holidays, especially when using wood or gas fireplaces and gas appliances.

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Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality with a Gas Range

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Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality with a Gas Range

This article aims to provide insights and recommendations on how to maintain healthy indoor air quality when using a gas range. Gas ranges are a popular choice for cooking in many households, but recent studies have shown their use can lead to the release of pollutants that can negatively impact indoor air quality. By implementing appropriate measures and following best practices, individuals can minimize the potential health risks associated with gas range usage. Introduction to IAQ: Indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for maintaining a healthy living environment. Gas ranges, while convenient for cooking, can contribute to the deterioration of...

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Using a Hygrometer for Humidity Control & Monitoring in Commercial Buildings

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Using a Hygrometer for Humidity Control & Monitoring in Commercial Buildings

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air, and it can have a significant impact on the comfort, health, and productivity of building occupants. Proper humidity control and monitoring can also improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and prolong the lifespan of equipment. One of the most effective tools for monitoring humidity levels is a hygrometer. In this blog article, we will discuss the importance of humidity control and monitoring in commercial buildings, and how a hygrometer can be used to measure and monitor humidity and temperature levels. Importance of Humidity Control and Monitoring in Commercial...

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Maintaining Optimum Indoor Air Quality: Tips and Products from Sper Scientific Instruments

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Maintaining Optimum Indoor Air Quality: Tips and Products from Sper Scientific Instruments

With most of us spending up to 90% of our time indoors, it is essential to ensure that the air we breathe is clean and healthy. Poor indoor air quality can lead to a range of health problems, including respiratory issues, allergies, and headaches.

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Is The Relative Humidity (RH) In Your Office Making You Sick?

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Is The Relative Humidity (RH) In Your Office Making You Sick?

During the cold winter months, buildings are closed up tighter with less outside air being introduced into the buildings, resulting in an increase in various indoor air pollutants. While such a scenario may have some validity in homes and buildings that do not have mechanical ventilation, the same cannot be said for all buildings. An Indoor Air Quality expert in the New York area collected and analyzed the air quality data from over 125 different “Class A” commercial buildings located in the Metropolitan New York region over a five year span. For most of these buildings, air quality testing was...

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