10 Things you did not know about dust mites!

 

They can cause itching and scratching! They can also be the main reason for Asthma or allergies!
Their favorite place to live is in your bed where they can get skin flakes, they are so tiny they are almost invisible to the naked eye, a typical house dust mite measures between 0.2–0.3 millimeters (0.008–0.012 in) in length. (10X magnification if one wants to see them!).

 

Here are 10 things you did not know about dust mites!

1. In the US, one study found that 84% of households had a detectable dust mite population.
2. Average length of a dust mite is 0.3 millimeters.
3. Their favorite food is dead skin cells.
4. Their favorite place to live is in your bed.
5. There are on average 100,000 dust mites living in the typical mattress.
6. People who are allergic to dust are actually allergic to the enzymes found in dust mite feces.
7. They do have a weakness! Humidity.
8. They need at least 50% humidity to survive.
9. The dust mite population decreases in colder months when the humidity is lower and comes back again.
10. They can cause wheezing and sneezing

Bottom Line

Dust mites could be in your house and in your bed but these tips could help you get rid of them:

* Wash your sheets and pillows frequently!
* Use polyester pillowcases and mattress covers
* Get rid of any carpets
* Use a vacuum with special filters.
* Hire a professional like us to help you improve indoor air quality.
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Hire  these plants to improve  indoor air quality in your house:

What if we told you there are actually plants out there which could improve the indoor air quality?

Would you hire them to the task for you?

Back in 1980s, NASA did a research to find out which plants were best able to filter the air of the space station! Now think about it, if they are good enough for the space station…

Well you do not really have to be an astronaut to know that plants produce oxygen, but what you might now realize is that some indoor plants can also absorb contaminants such as benzene and formaldehyde, Dr. B.C Wolver ton’s research also proved that plan-filtered rooms have 50 to 60 percent less airborne microbes such as mold spores and bacteria!

So instead of having fake, silk plants that actually do nothing but collect dust, put any of these plans and let them help you improve indoor air quality!

·             Spider plants

·             Peace lilies

·             Snake plants (aka mother-in-law's tongue)

·             Elephant ears

·             Weeping figs

·             Rubber plants

·             Bamboo palms (aka reed palm)

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Frozen AC coil? We might have the remedy!

Frozen AC coil? We might have the remedy!

Furnace Filters

Everyone agrees that you should change your HVAC filter on a regular basis, but there are different opinions on which filter to go with? Don`t let this turn into a nightmare! . Next time you go shopping for a furnace (or AC) filter, here are a few things to keep in mind. These tips can save you money and perhaps even prevent you from inadvertently damaging your HVAC equipment because no one has spare money to spend on these kind of stuff right?! Right!

What a lot of home owners are not aware of is that the primary purpose of a filter is to protect HVAC equipment, not to improve indoor air quality. Many furnace manufacturers recommend that you use a low-cost fiberglass filter, but here at Dust Chasers quality air duct cleaning services and HVAC hygiene we think otherwise!

Perhaps this was because high-efficiency filters that are too good may actually slow airflow across the heat exchanger, reducing the unit’s efficiency, raising your energy bills, and causing furnace damage due to overheating., not good right? Similarly, a high-efficiency filter can freeze the condensing coils on an AC unit. (A dirty filter can do the same thing.)

Even more of a shocker is that furnace filters do relatively little to reduce the number of small particles you inhale. That’s because these particles tend to be in the air wherever there is human activity—and that’s not necessarily where your return registers and ductwork can capture them, according to research by the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC).

In addition, furnaces (and central ACs) run only seasonally. Even during the heating and cooling seasons, furnaces run only part of the time. So it stands to reason they are not filtering the air when the fan is not running.

Maintenance:

At Dust Chasers quality air duct cleaning services and HVAC hygiene in Greater Toronto Area we believe these filters should be rinsed once a month and prior to re-installation, they should be allowed to dry. Some permanent electrostatic filters include carbon filtration for odor removal.

Bottom line:

Keep in mind that electrostatic filters are most effective when new and clean, so they should be washed frequently.

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CRTC Finally Takes Action Against Shady Duct Cleaning Companies

If you live in Southern Ontario you are probably among the not so lucky Ontarians who were receiving harassing phone calls from off shore telemarketers to get their #AirDucts cleaned! CRTC Finally takes action! For more information click here!

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