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Plants "Al Stanford, owner of Heavenly
Air Care in New Castle, knows first hand the value of keeping your house
mold and dust free during the summer months. "We have many
clients who never experienced allergies until recently and who haven't had
their ducts cleaned in many years either," Stanford said.
"Keeping your air conditioning system clean provides many health
benefits as well as increasing the life expectancy of your unit,"
Stanford added.
Getting your ducts cleaned can help rid your house of dust, dirt and
contaminates that can lead to breathing problems and allergies, Stanford
explained. Add to that the advantage of a more efficient cooling and heating
system when the ducts are clean and protecting your valuables from mold and mildew
and it seems like a simple solution to try, Stanford suggested." The News Journal: Beware of Summer Health Hazards Description "A filter, used to clean incoming air for the car's
HVAC [heating, ventilation, and air conditioning] system. Introduced in European
vehicles, cabin air filters are now becoming common on more domestic and
Asian makes and models." Car Care Council: Climate Control: Cabin Air Filter Purpose "The cabin air filter helps trap pollen, bacteria,
dust, and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle's
ventilation system, making the interior of the car a healthier place." Car Care Council: Climate Control: Cabin Air Filter Maintenance Tips/Suggestions "Cabin air filters should be replaced according to
owners' manual guidelines, usually every 15,000 miles. It's not uncommon,
however, for cabin air filter replacement to be overlooked in the owner's
manual. Do not try to clean this filter and reinstall it. For best
results, consult filter manufacturer application charts to see if your car is
listed. Most filters are accessible through an access panel in the HVAC
housing, which may be under the hood or in the interior of the car. Some
filters require basic hand tools to remove and install the filter; others
just require your hands. If neglected, a restricted cabin air filter can
impair airflow in the HVAC system, possibly causing interior heating
and cooling problems." Car Care Council: Climate Control: Cabin Air Filter What are Humidifiers and Vaporizers? "Humidifiers and vaporizers add moisture to the air,
making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier produces
a cool mist, and a vaporizer puts out hot steam. WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer Humidifiers "Cool mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable to breathe
than hot steam. However, humidifiers are ·
noisy, ·
produce particles
that may be irritating to some people, and ·
need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly. This is
especially important for people who have mold allergies." WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer Vaporizers "A vaporizer's hot steam does not contain any
irritating particles, and you can add medications such as Vicks
VapoRub to ease breathing. Steam may feel good when you have a cold,
but the hot water can burn anyone who overturns or gets too
close to the vaporizer." WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer Related Topics ·
Other Suggestions:
Breathing ·
Sensory
Processing: Neurodevelopmental Delays: Improving Proprioception: Smell ·
Indoor Air Pollution: Negative Ions ·
Indoor Air Pollution: Positive Ions "The two main alternatives to
CRT-based monitors are Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Active Matrix Display
(which is an advanced form of LCD. LCDs have much lower current
requirements and emit much weaker electromagnetic fields than CRTs. Up
until recently, LCD have had the disadvantage that they produce lower quality
visual images than CRTs. However, the modern generation of LCDs, particular
active matrix displays, are being produced with better and better visual
characteristics. Most lap-top computers rely on LCD technology and
ferroelectric liquid crystals displays are being developed which promise
lighter, brighter displays with less of the problems of poor contrast
experienced by users of some currently available LCDs." London Hazards Centre: VDU Work and the Hazards to
Health: Chapter 7 Things to Consider Low Radiation Monitors "Some manufacturers make low radiation monitors and some
make monitors that are badged as low radiation but not. Generally, the better
brands can make a true low radiation monitor that reduces radiation to within
the guidelines of MPR2 or TCO. We suggest you ask for a copy of their
certification and then make certain the model, that was certified, is the
same as you are purchasing." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ "Placing a conductive screen filter on a low radiation
monitor will further reduce the radiation emitted, eliminate any residual
static field, and improve the contrast and viewing comfort." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ Not all Screen Filters are the Same "Screen filters with a conductive
layer [e.g. mesh filters] can, if properly grounded, drain away
the static field in front of the monitor, thereby preventing static
shock, reducing dust circulation, and also substantially reduce the electric
field (E-field) component of radiation that impinges upon the user." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ Things to Avoid "Some manufacturers state their
filters reduce electromagnetic radiation when they should be stating
the filter reduces E-field radiation. Others are simply misleading the
customer." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ Frequently Asked Questions ·
Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ If you're considering buying a screen filter,
some of the features you want to look for are 'static' (antistatic),
'radiation' (antiradiation, electric field radiation), and 'ground' (ground
wire). Related Topics ·
Indoor Air
Pollution: Electromagnetic Waves: Suggestions ·
Indoor Air
Pollution: Positive Ions: Sources: Computer Monitors, Static Electricity |