Understanding Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

The term "indoor air quality" (IAQ), interpreted broadly, refers to the environmental characteristics inside buildings that may affect human health, comfort, or work performance.

OSHA Hazard Alert of Formaldehyde in some Hair Smoothing Products

An inexpensive screening device to monitor for formaldehyde in the workplace is the Formaldehyde Screen Check (FCS) manufactured by Building Health Check and available Grainger’s, Sears, Carrier/Bryant dealers, on-line dealers or at www.indoorairtest.com or call 1-800-422-78783 ext. 404.

Marco Andretti, Bryant and Building Health Check Showcased at Indy 500

Today, Building Health Check provides a comprehensive line of DIY indoor quality test kits, testing equipment for both the business owner and consumer.

Bedbugs with 'superbug' germ found

Bedbugs have not been known to spread disease, and there's no clear evidence that the five bedbugs found on the patients or their belongings had spread the MRSA germ they were carrying or a second less dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.

Mississippi River Flooding Carries Health Risks

With the flood waters continuing to cascade down the Mississippi River, expanding its normal horizons, we don’t know final extent of flooding though what we do know is that flood waters can have catastrophic effects on the health and safety of both residents and business owners in the regions.

Can Deferred Maintenance be a Reason Asthma Rates have Jumped Sharply in U.S.?

Wozniak's team “found a direct correlation between a decrease in maintenance or deferred maintenance and an increase is occupant complaints.”

Asthma triggers affects nearly 25 million people in the U.S

Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through medical treatment and management of environmental triggers.

Answers to Pollen Allergies

Americans suffer from allergy symptoms and at least 10% of the world population suffers from pollen allergy alone. According to US Center for Disease Control and Prevention there are nearly 25 million people suffer from asthma. Pollen allergy may also lead to food allergy.

Clean Coils Save University $800K

Using superheated steam to clean their heat exchangers (heating and cooling coils) utilizing the Pure-Steam process made it possible to effectively remove dust and associated biofilm lodged deep in the fins.

Poor IAQ Prevention Highlights National Healthy Schools Day

The building scientists at Pure Air Control Services provides schools across the nation with superior IAQ Testing services helping create Healthy Learning Environments

Free 2011 Florida Expo Passes & Free Seminar: Indoor Air Quality Testing, When, Where, How and Why?

Attendees will come to understand how poor indoor air quality can effect our health; when it becomes necessary to consider IAQ testing; where one should do the actual testing within the contaminated structure; how the various testing procedures are done and how much they cost; and finally why do we test.

Pure-Steam, the Economical Choice for Coil Cleaning is Chemical Free, Totally GREEN & Saves Energy

“If you are not filtering/cleaning the HVAC systems air, then your lungs are the filter.”

Dateline NBC's Report on Duct Cleaning Scam Educates Buyers

This Sunday: Dateline NBC & BBB Warn Against Air Duct Scams

NBC describes it as: Dateline presents a compelling new franchise, "The Hansen Files." With the help of the Better Business Bureau, Reporter Chris Hansen and Dateline's hidden cameras uncover secrets and scams-- taking a special look into a nationwide ring of air duct cleaning companies.

Can Moisture/Water Damage to your Structure be Hazardous to Your Health?

Understanding the categories of moisture/water damage is the first step in getting your home or building back to normal conditions.

PureLiner – The Drain Pan Protection System that Improves IAQ & Saves Money

PureLiner the drain pan protection system fixes worn out rusted drain pans at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

House Dust Allergen: A Growing Health Concern

Pure Air Control Services Awarded $5M GSA Service Contract

The firm provides comprehensive indoor environmental and energy solutions that deliver best value to federal governments (includes city, county and state governments federal disaster projects).