Posted on 1/10/2023 5:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Most people would venture to say the quality of the air inside their homes is pretty good — after all, it’s not like you’re breathing in the toxic pollution that hangs in the air outside, right? Hate to break it to you, but that notion is utterly false. In fact, experts believe the quality of the indoor air we breathe is up to five times worse than the air outside, which means when we spend a lot of time indoors, we’re putting our health at risk.
Posted on 1/10/2023 4:20 AM By Dust Doctors
Did you know the air inside your home is more polluted than the air outside it? It’s true — according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we inhale indoors is about two to five times more polluted than the air we breathe outdoors. Here’s an even scarier fact: Some buildings with really poor indoor air quality are up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Yikes.
Posted on 10/5/2020 8:36 AM By Dust Doctors
Do you suffer from indoor allergies or respiratory irritation? Improving your indoor air quality can make a massive difference in the severity of your symptoms. According to the EPA, the quality of the air we breathe indoors is up to 10 times worse than outdoor air, which means we’re living in polluted homes — even if we don’t realize it.
Posted on 3/23/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Dealing with worse-than-normal seasonal spring allergy symptoms? If so, your household ductwork may be to blame — but professional duct cleaning can help you change that. Regular cleanings help eliminate a variety of toxins and contaminants from within your home by purifying the environment within your air ducts. Since clean ductwork can’t force dirty, particle-laden air into your living spaces, many common allergy symptoms become far less pronounced. Curious about what exactly duct cleaning does for your home? The experts at Dust Doctors dish the details below.
Posted on 10/21/2019 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
How much time do you spend in your home each day? Eight hours? More? Less? If you count sleeping, the average person spends at least six to eight hours within the walls of their home each day. If you work from home, have kids, or are a student, chances are you spend even more time indoors. And while there’s nothing inherently bad about spending substantial time inside, you might just be putting your health at risk—and no, it’s not because you’re sitting too much.
Posted on 4/29/2019 2:38 PM By Dust Doctors
Reducing the amount of dust in your home can reduce the frequency in which you need to dust and make the air healthier to breathe. This can be especially important for those who suffer from allergies or breathing conditions, such as asthma. If you are looking to reduce the amount of dust in your home, you may be unsure of where to start. Here are four tips that can help you reduce the amount of dust in your home:
Posted on 10/22/2018 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Fall is in the air, which means cool weather, pumpkin spice treats, and falling leaves. Before long, the holidays will be upon us, and with the holidays come holiday guests. When your house is decorated with twinkling lights and filled with friends and family, the last thing you want to worry about is the air quality in your home. At Dust Doctors in Minnesota, we can freshen up the air in your home by cleaning out your home’s ducts and HVAC system. Our professional air duct experts can help you get your home prepared for your holiday visitors.
Posted on 10/15/2018 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Making sure your home’s air quality is fresh and clean is important to the health of your family. With all the time your family spends inside your home, you need to make sure the air they are breathing is free of allergens and contaminants. Especially in the winter, when doors and windows are closed most of the time, a home’s air can accumulate a wide range of particles which continue to circulate.