Aug 28, 2026 | Air Quality
Formaldehyde and other VOCs enter your home mainly through everyday products and building materials that slowly release gases into the air. This is called off-gassing. Pressed-wood furniture, new flooring, paint, cleaners, and even some fabrics all give off these...
Jul 23, 2026 | Air Quality
VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are gases released into the air by common products and building materials, from paint and cleaners to new furniture and pressed wood. The catch is that they build up indoors, where concentrations are often far higher than outside....
Jun 25, 2026 | Air Quality
Yes, a humidifier can cause mold, but only when it is overused or poorly maintained. The device itself is not the problem; the extra moisture it puts into the air is. Run one too long, set it too high, or skip cleaning it, and you can push indoor humidity into the...
May 20, 2026 | Air Quality
Mold symptoms in kids are easy to mistake for a cold, seasonal allergies, or general fatigue. But when symptoms keep coming back, and nothing else explains them, indoor mold exposure could be the cause. The earlier you spot the signs, the sooner you can protect your...
Oct 14, 2025 | Air Quality, Learning Center
The CDC reports that approximately 47% of houses in the US have mold. Florida, in particular, has above-average mold growth in homes. Orlando’s humid climate creates the perfect conditions for mold to grow, especially after a storm or plumbing leak. Whether...
May 3, 2025 | Air Quality
A report published by This Old House claims that around 3.7 million homes reported having mold. Moisture in the air might not seem like a threat at first. Over time, it can quietly turn your home into the perfect place for mold to grow.Understanding how humidity for...
Apr 17, 2025 | Air Quality
You come home after a long weekend, toss your bag down, and catch a musty whiff near the bathroom. That little leak under the sink? It’s not so little anymore. What most people don’t realize is how fast the real threat moves in. Black mold isn’t...
Mar 24, 2025 | Air Quality
You might think that black mold is something that affects other homeowners, not you. Maybe you assume it only affects old buildings or those in serious disrepair. If so, this statistic might surprise you. According to studies, as many as 47% of households in the US...
Mar 10, 2025 | Air Quality
According to real estate website Ruby Home, mold is common in 47% of residential buildings in the US. About 21% of asthma cases in the country are linked to mold and dampness. Despite this commonality, few people recognize long-term mold exposure symptoms as they...
Feb 18, 2025 | Air Quality
Mold is a stealthy toxin that finds its way into our homes, growing quickly in the shadows before it soon takes over. According to Ruby Home, around 47% of households have signs of mold. Unfortunately, excess amounts of mold can cause health problems when not treated...
Feb 4, 2025 | Air Quality
Imagine you notice a strange odor in your home one day that you can’t seem to pinpoint. Over the next few months, you begin to develop unfamiliar health issues like a sore throat and chronic cough.Mold can hide in places you wouldn’t expect, causing damage...
Jan 16, 2025 | Air Quality
Mold in the home isn’t just an eyesore-it’s also a serious health hazard. According to the World Health Organization, around 21% of asthma cases in the United States are linked to mold and dampness. Left undetected, mold can cause respiratory problems,...
