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Isn’t it interesting how most people are very careful about the water they drink but don’t really think about the air they breathe or if they do, they don't always know simple ways to help their Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)... so here comes the medication for allergies. Drinking clean water and breathing clean air seem like two top priorities to living a healthy lifestyle.The air in our homes can be many times worse than the outside air, especially during the winter months. It is estimated that 9 …

Who doesn’t love Fall?? The cooler weather, some rainy days, the tree’s changing colors, hikes and other outdoor activities, pumpkin spice candles, and comfort food! Summer is always fun, but Fall is always something to look forward to. That is until the ragweed and other Fall pollen start doing their thing and BAM we have bad allergies!Ragweed starts releasing its pollen when the nights start turning cooler, usually in late August or in September. Allergic reactions to ragweed and …

Who thinks about their AC/Heating unit when it’s running fine? We are so relieved for the cool air or heat but our thoughts are not usually focused on that until it breaks or stops heating or cooling. Am I right??Most of us do realize that our HVAC system is a big investment and there is routine maintenance that should be done to prolong the life of the unit. The one that probably comes to mind first is changing out your Green Screen air filter every two or three months, (pleated kind should be …

As you know, the team at Superior Air Quality is passionate about helping you breathe better. One of our number one questions we get is: “How often should we change out our filters?” Our answer: well…..it depends!If your home has just 1 or 2 people living there, and there are no indoor pets or carpet in the house your filters may last 3 or 4 months, (pleated only last half as long). Then, what about allergies. If you suffer from mild allergies you may need to change out every 2 mon …

We are spending more time at home these days and having the best IAQ is important to our health. Working and schooling from home is the new norm for some of us and our home is our safe place while we figure out how to handle this pandemic.Because home is where we hunker down, the air there is being used more. More dust, dirt, and particles are in the air as we move about and do our daily routine. Dust can carry all kinds of harmful particles that attach to it.One tip to keep good IAQ i …