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House dust mites are microscope bugs that primarily live on dead skin cells regularly shed from humans and their animal pets. Dust mites are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions in asthmatics and others who are allergic to their feces. Skin cells and scales, commonly
called dander, are often concentrated in lounging areas, mattresses, frequently used furniture and associated carpeted areas,
often harbor large numbers of these microscopic mites. Since the average human sloughs off 1/3 ounce (10 grams) of dead
skin a week. That gives dust mites a lot to eat. Cats and dogs create far more dander for dust mites to eat. *Source for study and statistical information cited in article:Environment, Health and Safety Online IAQ? Indoor Air Quality Severely Lacking in 97% of
Homes A recent study shows over 97% of homes were found to have lower than acceptable levels of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).* These findings were recorded based upon over 49,000 individual tests performed over a two year period. Why is this important? During each minute the nearly
21 hours we spend indoors each day, we take in between one and two gallons of air. This air contains not only the oxygen
we need to survive, but air pollutant levels that are usually 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors, and can get up to 100 times
higher. These air pollutants include the following: Particle Allergens Chemical Pollutants Carbon Dioxide Excessive Temperatures Excess Humidity Carbon Monoxide What problems can poor IAQ cause? Poor IAQ is one of the top 5 most urgent environmental risks to public health. Despite this fact, many consumers are unaware that it could even potentially be a problem, much less that it can cause problems associated with the following conditions: Asthma Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Lead Exposure Birth Defects Neurobehavioral Disorders Does this affect me? Each year 342,000 lives are lost because of lung disease: 20 million people have allergy problems, and spending on allergy and asthma symptoms stands at over $5 billion per year. Over 97% of the homes surveyed showed unacceptable levels of at least one type of pollutant. So, chances are, it is affecting you right now. What can I do? While poor IAQ is a significant problem, there are actions each homeowner can take to improve it. For example, limiting smoking indoors, using exhaust fans while cooking, and properly maintaining your air conditioning and heating systems are all simple steps you can take to improve IAQ. Two common places where allergens build up in the home is in the duct work of your air/heating
systems and your carpets. In order to properly maintain these systems, the air ducts should be properly cleaned.
Using advanced cleaning techniques and technology like the Rotobrush aiR+® air duct cleaning system and video inspection, we can help reduce pollutants in your home. *Source
for study and statistical information cited in article: AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007
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