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Can You Really Be Allergic to Dust?

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.

Your Duct System: A Complete Diagnosis From Dust Doctors

Do you tend to overlook your home’s duct system? If so, there’s no time like the present to start paying attention to it. Maintaining clean, fully intact air ducts is vital for preserving good indoor air quality, encouraging efficient HVAC performance, and extending the life of your furnace and air conditioner.

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

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.

When Do You Need Professional Duct Cleaning?

Do you ever think about how clean your air ducts are? If not, now is an excellent time to start. Ductwork can harbor large amounts of particulate matter, microorganisms, and organic growths that can negatively affect your health and the efficiency of your furnace and air conditioner. That’s why regular duct cleaning appointments are so important to maintain both your well-being and HVAC performance.

How Indoor Humidity Can Be Damaging and What You Do About It

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?

Can Cooking Negatively Affect Your Indoor Air Quality?

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.

Want to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality? Avoid These 3 Things

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.

Here’s What Can Happen if You Don’t Clean Your Dryer Vent

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about the cleanliness of your dryer vent all that often. After all, dryer vents tend to be tucked away out of sight, and when something like a dryer vent is out of sight, that usually means it’s out of mind, too.

Air Purification Systems: Which Type Is Best for Your Home?

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.

5 Tips for Controlling Indoor Dust Accumulation During Winter

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.