Legionaire's Disease Unraveled
Bacteria commonly found in water supplies. Sanitize those swap coolers.
Light Bulbs
Confused about the new laws about incandescent light bulbs?
Listeria Bacteria
Often in the news, find out more.
Dust mites
They can cause a range of symptoms, find out what to do.
History of Cool
- how did we get here?
Breathe Free or Die!
- Steve Huff's indoor air quality book
Aspergillus
Aspergillus is found under normal conditions in soil, decaying plant debris, compost piles and stored grain.
Penicillium
One species has even been detected in diesel fuel.
Stachybotrys
This is the infamous “black mold”.
Chaetomium
Found in soil, on cellulose materials, including woody and straw components and animal waste.
Ulocladium
Found under normal conditions in soil, animal waste products, grass, paint, paper, textiles, and decaying plant matter.
Cladosporium
Often a secondary invader following Penicillium and/or Aspergillus.
Aurobasidium
This is a yeast-like fungus. Early on it is cream color to pink, but grows much darker with age.
Ozone
It has an odor generally described as a sharp pungent smell with some similarity to chlorine.
Natural Gas
Methane, Butane, Propane, Pentane and Ethane.
Methane
They add a smell to it so you don't ignore it!
Radon
Radioactive, colorless, odorless. It's a good idea to get it tested for.
Volatile Organic Compunds (VOCs)
New carpet, furniture and paint can off gas VOCs!
Hydrogen Sulfide
Rotten eggs smell, often from sewer gas.
Formaldehyde
Used in the production of pressed wood products like plywood and particle board.
Carbon Monoxide
It is a colorless, odorless gas. It is toxic to humans. It can be deadly at sufficient quantities.
Carbon Dioxide
State of California recommends that CO2 levels remain below 800 ppm.