​For spring cleaning, resist the urge to fling open your windows.  You will be inviting not only pollen inside, but also moisture from outside air in humid areas of the country.  When warm, damp air hits cool surfaces in your house, the water in it condenses, which leads to mold growth on furniture, HVAC grilles and drywall.  Use a monitor to measure indoor humidity and aim for a reading between 35% and 50%.  If it reaches 60%, you have an issue so call your HVAC professional for advice.

​The air freshener market has experienced a resurgence due to the convenient of ‘plug-in’ air fresheners.  These air fresheners rely on heat induction technology and special heat-activated scented gels to continually release a scent.  Plug-in air fresheners were a perfect substitute for the aerosol spray types which are under attack for their harmful effect on the ozone layer.  Now, consumers are being warned that they should rethink plug-in air fresheners due to independent researchers investigating these seemingly hassle-free devices. 

​Today, many households recycle!  However, if provided with free pick-up and removal services, many more households would participate.  This is especially true if it is for a good cause.  To an organization this is free money that can be used for the benefit of their projects.  

​Toxic mold can impact your health.  Although exposure to mold will not cause sudden death, its cumulative effects can be dangerous, incapacitating, and in some cases, even fatal.