As wildfires continue to dominate headlines and impact communities around the world, the repercussions on air quality are becoming increasingly evident (even on the east coast where I live!). The thick blanket of smoke and particulate matter that engulfs regions near active wildfires can have severe health consequences. In such...
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What if Cars Were Built Like Houses?
(Original Video from the Home Performance Youtube Channel created by Corbett Lunsford) For more info about common sense home performance changes we can make to the building process or home improvement process, reach out to a home performance expert! If you don't know one, reach out to Breathe Clean! We'd...
Embracing Nontoxic Living: The Importance of Household Chemicals
Welcome to a journey towards embracing nontoxic living! In our quest for healthier and safer homes, understanding the significance of household chemicals plays a vital role. Each day, we come into contact with a multitude of products and substances, some of which may contain harmful chemicals that can adversely impact...
How Bad is The Air You’re Breathing?
We all want to breathe clean (hehe), fresh air. But how can we determine the quality of the air around us? That's where the Air Quality Index (AQI) comes into play. It's a valuable tool that helps us understand the level of air pollution in our surroundings. Today, we'll take...
What If Your Ducts Leak?
Leaky Ducts When it comes to optimizing home performance, there are several factors to consider, and one often overlooked aspect is duct leakage. Those hidden leaks in your ductwork can have a significant impact on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, and even moisture levels within your home. In this...
The Soup We Breathe In
As we increasingly make houses tighter to combat some very serious issues, we have to start thinking about new ones that pop up in the soup we breathe (our air). While we often associate pollution with outdoor environments, the air quality indoors can be just as harmful, if not more...
Enhancing Air Conditioning Comfort: Unveiling the Connection Between Air Temperature and Surface Temperature
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment, air conditioning plays a crucial role. However, achieving the desired comfort level involves more than just setting the thermostat to a specific temperature. To understand the relationship between air temperature and surface temperature and its impact on air conditioning comfort, we...
The Air We Breathe: Why Ventilation Matters in Every Home
Hello there! Have you ever thought about the air quality inside your home? Regardless of whether your house is old and drafty or new and tightly sealed, there's something incredibly important you need to know about: ventilation! In this blog post, we'll explore why ventilation is crucial for a healthy...
Why You Should Invest In A CO2 Meter
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a natural part of the air we breathe. However, at high levels, it can pose serious health risks, including headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and even unconsciousness. That's why it's important to invest in a CO2 detector - a device that can...
Mind If I Take Your House’s Blood Pressure?
If you're concerned about the quality of the air in your home, a blower door test (sometimes called a negative pressure test) could be just what you need. This simple test can help identify leaks and gaps in your home's insulation and air sealing, which can lead to poor indoor...