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Clean and scent your home’s air with essential oils – Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Properties!

Clean and scent your home’s air with essential oils – Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Properties!

Commercial air fresheners smell good but often contain chemicals that are not good for your health. They are known as Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs). There is a natural alternative that actually has health benefits. That is the use of natural essential oils. Inside of your air conditioning units, there is a fiber-based filter that is changeable. Next time you get a new filter before you slide it in we have a way to make it smell good and freshen the…

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Air Quality Matters for Health! – How Fresh is Your Home’s Air?

Air Quality Matters for Health! – How Fresh is Your Home’s Air?

When it comes to air filtration many people wonder when considering an upgrade, is the higher-priced whole home filter really worth it? Today we break down the differences for you. You can then decide for yourself if the difference is worth it to you personally. Over the years whole home purifying systems have gained popularity. Florida is a state where grasses, trees, and shrubs bloom year-round, this leads to an increase in allergies in the residential population. Your in-home air…

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Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

One of the most beneficial recent advancements in home cooling and heating systems is the addition of humidity control, in addition to temperature control, too many modern thermostats. But why is proper humidity in your home so important? Some of the benefits of proper humidity include: Improves indoor air quality Improves the condition of your skin, eyes, and sinuses You and your loved ones will be ill less frequently Improves concentration Moisture in the air prevents and soothes sore throats…

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You Are Breathing in Indoor Air Pollutants Every Single Day

You Are Breathing in Indoor Air Pollutants Every Single Day

While we may not be able to visually see the air we are breathing in and that can lead to the assumption that it is clean air, the truth is that there are pollutants floating around in the air we breathe not only outdoors but also in our homes if we do not have a good quality air filtration system in place. In fact, according to research done by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the air circulating inside your home…

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Could You Benefit from a Whole Home Air Purifier?

Could You Benefit from a Whole Home Air Purifier?

If you live in Southwest Florida in 2019, the simple answer is a resounding YES. When most of us hear the term air pollution we think of the air outside. We somehow just assume the air in our homes is clean and fine to breathe, but where does that air supply come from? Outside. Here are a few signs you may benefit from an in-home whole house air filtration system. The air in your home smells and feels stale or…

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What Do You Really Know About Your Air Filter?

What Do You Really Know About Your Air Filter?

Let’s face it, we don’t give much thought to our air conditioners unless they break down. Making sure to regularly change your air filter can drastically improve your unit’s efficiency as well as helping to keep your air clean and your health at its most optimal. The main purpose of an air filter is to help trap dirt and dust and keep it from clogging up and reducing the efficiency of your HVAC unit as well as keeping the dirt…

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Should I Get a UV Light in My AC to Help Deter Mold?

Should I Get a UV Light in My AC to Help Deter Mold?

If you have an older AC unit it very likely does not include a UV (Ultra Violet) light. In Florida, it is especially important to listen to the recommendations of your AC technician and include one in your installation initially or add one during maintenance. The reason being that Florida is such a damp humid tropical environment that moisture cannot help but to collect in the ductwork no matter how efficient your HVAC unit is. That small bit of condensation…

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The 4 Most Common Allergens in Florida

The 4 Most Common Allergens in Florida

If you are living in Florida right now and you have seasonal allergies chances are yours are going haywire.   Wondering what’s in our air that is irritating your eyes and nose? Let’s take a look at Southwest Florida’s top 4 allergens we all face daily. Mold Let’s face it, we live in a moist humid environment. It’s ripe for mold and mildew to form. This toxic form of fungus has over a thousand varieties. For allergy sufferers, it can…

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Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

If you turn on your AC and smell a hint of mold/mildew its time to inspect your HVAC system. Mold is one of the top allergens and in some cases can even be toxic to you and your pets. If there is mold or mildew in your system, it is blowing all over your home, spreading. It’s time to learn how to stop it and save your health. Possible sources: There are three top culprits when it comes to that…

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Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

The news is spreading that not only are Red Tide and Blue Green Algae a danger in and around the water but also inland further in the very air we breathe. As air blows across the surface of the Gulf, it carries with it aerosol nanoparticles of both the cyanotoxin (from the blue-green algae) and the brevetoxin (from the Red Tide) as well as organophosphates (fertilizer and pesticide runoff). All three of these are toxic and the organophosphate is a…

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