When most homeowners think of electronics and electronic appliances their first thought is entertainment devices. It makes sense because in many homes the HDTV is the center of family life. MP3 players, radios, and DVD players are all more popular than health and wellness electronics.
Did you know that according to the EPA that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks? The easiest way to handle this risk is just to open the windows and let some fresh air blow in. This easy option, however, is not available to most of us for most times of the year. Nobody who lives in Florida is going to open the windows in the middle of the summer and the same for everybody who lives in New England in January.
All the sneezing, sore throats and runny noses that your family experienced this winter may not be due to colds at all. Dust, smoke, pollen and animal dander, to name a few of the particulates found in almost every home or apartment, can cause these cold-like symptoms. People susceptible to allergies are especially vulnerable to mold spores and dust mites, both of which are commonly found in indoor air. The complete list of indoor pollutants reads like the monster credits in a horror show. Continue reading ‘Healthy Electronics For Indoor Air Quality’ »