Avoid Mold Mistakes: Why NOT To Use Bleach On Mold
Monday, 11 March 2024
Mold is a common household nuisance, triggering concerns about indoor air quality. In our quest for cleanliness, many turn to the familiar household solution – bleach. However, this seemingly straightforward remedy poses hidden dangers and may not be as effective as commonly believed. Understanding Mold Growth Before diving into the pitfalls of using bleach, let’s
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The ONLY 3 Tools You Need to Find Mold
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Discovering mold in your home can be a concerning issue, affecting both your health and the structural integrity of your living space. Identifying and addressing mold early is crucial. In this blog, we'll guide you through the essential tools you need to effectively find mold in your home.
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The Hidden Threat: Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
The topic that might not be on your radar, but should definitely be in your knowledge arsenal – Legionella and the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ Disease. And, of course, before we delve into the depths of this crucial subject, allow us to introduce you to our comprehensive environmental testing and inspection services. Putting Health First: Introducing
Why You Need to Build Green in Sonoma & Marin County
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Green building refers to designing and building structures that are eco friendly and resource-efficient throughout their life-cycle, from planning to demolition. In Marin County, green building construction promotes the use of eco-friendly materials, efficient water and waste management systems, and the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It also prioritizes promoting indoor air
Mitigating Potential COVID-19 Exposure with HVAC Systems
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
How HVAC Systems Help Reduce Potential COVID-19 Exposure: As the economy begins to reopen and we return to our buildings, what role do building ventilation systems play in reducing our risks of infection? Infection via inhalation or contact with droplets is well understood at this point. Another potential exposure route being discussed is exposure via
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Healthy Building Science taking care of our community
Thursday, 12 March 2020
With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority. In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Fire Season
Monday, 02 December 2019
I’ve lived in California for over 30 years. Most of that time I never really thought about wildfires; their destructive flames seemed only possible in the movies. That has changed, not just for me, but for most Californians, who have become brutally aware of the very real threat wildfire poses. While fire itself is by
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Air Quality Index (AQI) and You
Wednesday, 06 February 2019
Air Quality Index (AQI) and You During the 2018 Paradise Fire smoke wave, many in the Bay Area obsessively checked online for air quality information and updates. Here is an overview of a handful of real-time air quality websites I found helpful and how they compare. Keep in mind that climate change plus newer and cheaper
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DIY Box Fan Filter – MERV 13 versus HEPA Air Purifier
Sunday, 18 November 2018
DIY Box Fan Filter & Air Quality Experiment Here in San Francisco and surrounding areas kids are stuck indoors during this smoke wave caused by our wild fires with little or no air filtration. In San Francisco the school buildings are older and are not setup to have building wide air filtration. Nor can cash-strapped
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Cleaning Up a Cannabis Grow Operation
Thursday, 15 November 2018
With the legalization of marijuana, some black-market growers are abandoning their illegal cannabis grow operations. Grow ops, often set up in rented properties, can leave a mess for landlords to clean up. Many of these properties are put up for sale and then become the responsibility of the home buyer. Identifying a grow op is
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