Posted on 5/9/2022 4:41 AM By Dust Doctors
Are you planning to have the air ducts in your home cleaned? If so, you’re making a smart move. Duct cleaning helps improve your indoor air quality and can also help prolong the lifespan and improve the efficiency of your furnace and air conditioner. But if you’ve never scheduled a duct cleaning appointment before, you may be wondering what to expect.
Posted on 5/2/2022 4:37 AM By Dust Doctors
Yes, it’s possible to be allergic to the dust that settles on surfaces around your house, in your vehicle, and even in your bedsheets. And if you’ve been dealing with mysterious, allergy-like symptoms and can’t seem to find a cause, dust may be the culprit.
Posted on 2/28/2022 4:21 AM By Dust Doctors
Indoor air quality has received a whole lot more attention in recent years as people are now spending more time indoors than ever before. If you’re like most Americans who spend about 90% of their day inside a building, you should know that the air you’re breathing is likely two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors.
Posted on 2/14/2022 4:14 AM By Dust Doctors
How often do you pay attention to your indoor humidity levels? If you have a newer thermostat, you might take a look every so often when you pass by, but if your thermostat doesn’t display humidity, do you even know what your levels are?
Posted on 2/7/2022 4:10 AM By Dust Doctors
Have you ever thought about what affects the air quality inside your home? If you haven’t, now is the time to start. According to the EPA, the air inside your house is likely more polluted than the air outside it, and if you routinely cook at home, your food preparation could be contributing to that indoor air pollution.
Posted on 1/24/2022 4:23 AM By Dust Doctors
Would you believe it if we told you the air inside your home is likely more polluted than the air outdoors? According to the EPA, it’s true, and that stands even if you live in a bustling metropolitan area like the Twin Cities where outdoor pollution levels can get fairly bad. In fact, the EPA says indoor pollution levels are typically up to five times higher than outdoor levels. Yikes.
Posted on 1/10/2022 4:14 AM By Dust Doctors
Does your home smell kind of musty? Does it feel stuffy? Do you tend to deal with a lot of dust? Does anyone in your household suffer from indoor allergy symptoms? If any of these situations sound familiar, it’s high time you start thinking about improving your indoor air quality.
Posted on 1/3/2022 4:08 AM By Dust Doctors
When you live in Minnesota, chances are you spend the majority of your time indoors during winter. And while you definitely want to stay as warm and cozy as possible during our frigid winters, you definitely don’t want to be breathing in tons of dust particles all season long.
Posted on 12/20/2021 4:34 AM By Dust Doctors
Scheduling professional duct cleaning every couple of years is one of the best ways to improve your indoor air quality and boost your HVAC system’s efficiency. But unfortunately, duct cleaning scams have been on the rise in recent years, and they’re often disguised as legitimate companies offering deeply discounted “specials” on cleaning services.
Posted on 12/13/2021 4:29 AM By Dust Doctors
Every home on the planet accumulates dust. It’s virtually unavoidable no matter how often you clean. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on trying to get rid of it altogether! Although there’s really no way to eliminate dust from your home entirely, there are several things you can do to control the accumulation.