Ultraviolet light is the short-wavelength of the violet end of the spectrum. This is not visible to your naked eye. UV light has been used in the industry of disinfection of bacteria, fungus, and mold among other microorganisms. So, does UV light kill mold? UV light kills mold by producing radiation that destroys fungal cells. As … Read more
Before tackling mold remediation, we need to first know what is mold. Mold are a type of fungi with different species that take different colors like black, white, greenish-gray, and pink among others. What determines the pigmentation is the material on which the mold is growing on. Mold grows in areas that are high in humid … Read more
Mold is a type of fungi that grows in humid areas and it produces spores. You can notice mold in your home by way of a musty odor and color change on surfaces. There are different types of mold and you can notice the difference by their colors such as green, white, black, and greenish-grey, … Read more
Mold is a type of fungi that grows in humid areas and on various surfaces. The idea environment for mold to grow is moisture, and is easily spotted in insulation materials, carpet, fabrics, wallpaper, and paint among others. There are various types of mold, and the most common one is the black mold which appears … Read more
An air ionizer is a device that freshens the air in your house by producing negative ions which attract dust particles that then become heavy and settle on surfaces. These surfaces are later cleaned up. There are some air ionizers that have a collecting plate, which is easy to clean. Ionizers, also called negative ion … Read more
What is an Air Ionizer? Air ionizers are used to purify air by removing allergens and dust particles from the air. They also act as air fresheners for they neutralize odors. They work by sending molecular particles into a room, the particles attach themselves onto oxygen in the air and create negative charges then attach themselves … Read more
Dusting, sealing the window sills and cracks, installing a great air purifier are some of the many ways of keeping dust out of your house. But even after doing everything, sometimes you may still find dust floating in your air and living spaces. So, how do you keep dust from coming out of vents? You … Read more
There is more than meets the eye with dust floating in our houses. It usually comprises of different harmful aerosols like dust mite, smoke, soil, animal dander, food particles, pollen, insect waste, and fumigants, all of which are also harmful to our health and that of our loved ones. So, how often should you dust … Read more
With a deep cleaning job at hand, you’ll want to get rid of the dust on your floors and furniture by wiping it off or using a vacuum cleaner. Both will lead to clean surfaces, but knowing whether to dust or vacuum first can make a big difference in the outcome. So, which one should … Read more
Once you’re done setting a furnace filter into its place, you don’t check it out every now and then. Unless it’s time for a change, you might even forget about it anyway. Meanwhile, what if the air filter won’t stay in place? Or bends towards the motor in a very inappropriate way? If so, it’ll … Read more