Breathing Clean Blog

5 Ways to Freshen Your Home's Air
According to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), there are several effective methods to enhance ventilation for improved air circulation in your home: Let Fresh Air In One way to improve air circulation at…
Clearing the Air: Identifying and Mitigating Common Indoor Pollutants
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often focus on the external environment when it comes to pollution. However, what about the air we breathe within our homes? Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being, yet it…
Indoor Air Quality Basics
Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the cleanliness and safety of the air within buildings like homes or offices. It's essential because the air we breathe indoors can impact our health and well-being.  Here are the basic concepts: Ventilation: Good…
Spending More Time Inside? It’s Time to Think About Indoor Air Quality!
With colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours, families tend to spend a lot of time indoors during the winter season. As most of that indoor time is spent in close quarters with those we cherish most, the quality of our indoor air becomes more…
Simple Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill this Winter
As inflation continues to be an unfortunate reality, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a sub-agency of the Department of Energy, says that changes in households’ heating costs for the upcoming winter will likely vary significantly by…
Add Air Duct Cleaning to Your Fall Home Maintenance Plan
Most of us welcome the arrival of autumn with its brisk temperatures, clear blue skies, and brilliant displays of color just before the leaves fall. But the change of season not only brings cooler weather, apple picking, and pumpkin carving — fall also…
It’s Back to School Time and We’re Here to Educate Homeowners on All Things Duct Cleaning!
With kiddos heading back to the classroom this month, pencils are sharpened and back-to-school shopping is done (including that never-ending list of school supplies), and students across the globe are ready to learn. That’s why your friends here at NADCA…
Stop Wildfire Smoke from Infiltrating Your Home
Wildfires are nothing new for the Southwestern parts of the U.S., but the smoke from the still-burning wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario have wreaked havoc on air quality in the heavily populated New England, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast…
As Summer Temps Heat Up, Air Duct Cleaning Can Help Lower Energy Bills
Fireflies, popsicles, pool days, and backyard cookouts. Who doesn’t love the arrival of summer? But while the change of season ushers in vacations, outdoor fun, and leisure time, it also brings hot, humid temperatures that push air conditioners into…
Indoor Air Quality: The Impact on Asthma and Allergies
It’s May, and that means Spring is in full swing! But it also means it’s peak allergy season. With Spring comes itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and even hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing for some. According to the Asthma and Allergy…
Everything You Need to Know about PROPER Air Duct Cleaning
Just as all the surfaces in your home get dirty and dusty over time, the same can be said for your air ducts. With everyday life, all sorts of contaminants and air pollutants are generated in our homes, like bacteria, pet dander, dust, skin cells, mold,…
With Spring Comes Allergies. But You Can Fight Indoor Allergens with a Little Springtime Cleaning!
When it comes to spring allergies, most people consider their home a safe haven where they can escape the nasty sneezing, coughing and negative effects. But the reality is our homes harbor all sorts of indoor allergens – with many causing year-round…