Can Poor Indoor Air Quality Affect My Health?

February 20, 2024

When you consider air pollution, your outdoor environment may immediately spring to mind. People often don’t realize that indoor pollutants can also pose a significant threat to well-being and quality of life. We spend much of our time indoors, particularly those who live in colder climates. Smoke, chemicals, mold, pet dander, dust, and even outdoor contaminants circulate inside the walls of your home and workplace, exposing you and other indoor dwellers to a variety of health risks. Here’s what you need to know about the health risks of poor indoor air quality and how to manage them.

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How Summer Storms Affect Seasonal Allergies

August 17, 2023

Sitting on the front porch on a summer day, feeling the breeze and watching the rain fall can be one of the most relaxing experiences. However, if you have allergies, it may not be quite as pleasant. Knowing how summer storms affect your allergies and what you can do to lessen the impact can help you to breathe easier. Thunderstorm Asthma Thunderstorm asthma is a type of attack that happens following a thunderstorm. Anyone who has asthma can experience it, but it is usually an issue for those who have seasonal allergic rhinitis during the

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Improve Indoor Comfort With a Whole-Home Environmental Assessment

February 15, 2023

Your quality of life depends on having a comfortable home that is healthy to live in. Almost any residence could make improvements in this area, and a whole-home environmental assessment tells you what you can do to increase energy efficiency and safety. You may know this service as a whole-home energy audit. Regardless of the terminology, the report produced by a skilled technician can lead to saving you money. On top of optimizing your home for heating and cooling, you may also discover problems related to humidity that could promote dangerous mold growth. What

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How Do UV Light Indoor Air Quality Products Work?

April 14, 2021

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been used for decades for disinfection and purification purposes. The technology used in most UV air purification systems is ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UGVI), which uses short-wavelength UV light called UV-C to inactivate harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and more. The use of UV light for disinfection and purification purposes started in commercial and municipal purposes, however over the last two decades, UV light air purification products have been extremely popular and safe for use in homes and offices. Is There a Need to Clean Indoor Air? It is a common

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Are Humidifiers Good For Your Health

June 5, 2020

When you’re suffering from coughs, a runny nose, congestion, and other respiratory issues, any relief is a welcome sight. While over-the-counter medicines can offer temporary relief, you may not want to put medicine in your body every time you get a sniffle. That’s why many people turn to humidifiers for relief when the weather in Austin causes people to feel less than their best. Even though humidifiers are a popular form of treatment, you may wonder if they actually work. To help you maintain your health, at Totally Cool AC, we offer this guide to humidifiers.

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Can Salt Lamps Improve Air Quality?

March 4, 2020

You’ve probably seen a Himalayan salt lamp before. These lights come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with the most common form being a single lightbulb inside of a large oblong piece of salt rock. Salt lamps are rumored to release negative ions, which are supposed to have positive health effects and to cleanse the air around them. How much truth is there in claims like these? Salt Lamps Do Produce Negative Ions If you’re fortunate enough to live near a beach, you may be aware of how relaxing and rejuvenating the ocean air is.

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