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Air born viruses and bacteria

October 1st, 2009

Are you doing all you can to protect your family from the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu)? If you think the danger from the Swine Flu is over, think again. It’s only getting worse. I found out the only way to prevent infection is to avoid contact with the virus.

So far, the only advice coming from the medical community is to take normal precautions. You should cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, wash your hands with soap and water, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That’s sound advice to be sure, but it doesn’t go far enough. That should be your last line of defense not your first and only.

While these steps may help reduce the spread of the virus, they do not eliminate it. I believe a layered defense that uses the latest indoor air quality technology is your best bet.

Winter is upon us and if you live in Chicago, you know what that means. We will be closing our windows and spend a lot of time indoors breathing the air in our homes that is up-to 10 times worse for us to breathe then fresh outside air.

I recently installed a Healthy Climate UV, Air Purifier, Humidifier and Media Air Cleaner. I also have a variable speed blower on my furnace, so my blower runs 24/7 and constantly attacks any bacteria or viruses that are in my home.  I could tell instantly the air in my house smells and feels better. So the UV Air Purifier kills the bacteria & viruses, humidifier controls the moisture and the media filter eliminates up-to 98% of the dirt, dust and allergens.

Prepare yourself for the fight against the Swine Flu like I’ve have and protect your family.

MADMAX

*This topic has been discussed before.  To read the past related article click the link.

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Helpful links

September 26th, 2009

There are a lot of handy resources out there if your interested in learning more outside this site.  Here are some of my favorites.

The next two sites were put together as a service to the community to help customers and vendors alike find valuable information about the HVAC industry.

  • Indoor Air Quality – HVAC is a great site regarding air quality issues.  Topics cover everything from flu to alergens with plenty of extra resources.
  • Go Green HVAC discusses everything you might want to know about being kinder to the environment, saving money, or anything inbetween when it comes to your HVAC system.

The nicest thing about the above two web sites is that they give you links to related materials on the topic.  So instead of hunting through massive web sites it really cuts to the chase and gets you right to the meat of the topic with links right to the materials they referenced.

Now that we talked about these other resources, let’s talk about this site.

First, I am always looking for more content providers.  If your interested.  Leave a comment with your contact information and what qualifications you have.  You can just click the comment button anywhere.  Also, if you think this web site is just one long page.  Your missing out.  There is a bar at the top.  Plus if you click on any article title you can see the full article along with comments.

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Humidify or Not to Humidify

September 19th, 2009

Dry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips – humidifiers can help soothe these familiar problems caused by dry indoor air. Humidifiers can also help ease symptoms of a cold or another respiratory condition

But be cautious — while humidifiers can be useful, they can actually make you sick if they aren’t maintained properly or if humidity levels stay too high. If you do use a humidifier, play it safe: Monitor humidity levels and keep your humidifier clean — dirty humidifiers can breed mold or bacteria that can make you sick.

Central humidifiers are built into home heating and air conditioning systems and are designed to humidify the whole house.

Low humidity can cause dry skin, irritate your nasal passages and throat, and make your eyes itchy.

High humidity can make your home feel stuffy and can cause condensation on walls, floors and other surfaces that triggers the growth of harmful bacteria, dust mites and molds. These allergens can cause respiratory problems and trigger allergy and asthma flare-ups.

Dirty reservoir and filter pad in humidifiers can quickly breed bacteria and mold. Dirty humidifiers can be especially problematic for people with asthma and allergies, but even in healthy people humidifiers have the potential to trigger flu-like symptoms or even lung infections when the contaminated mist or steam is released into the air. Ask your heating and cooling specialist about proper maintenance, which should include a new humidifier pad every year.

You should replace your humidifier pad at the end of the furnace season. This way you won’t breathe mold or bacteria all summer long during the cooling season. If you forget, make sure you replace it before the next heating season.

Breathe Safe

MADMAX
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