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IAQ and Mold in NYC Buildings: Are Kids at Risk?

by Michael Rosone |

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In houses, apartments, schools, and daycare facilities across the five boroughs, there may be a hidden threat to the city’s more than 1.7 million children: IAQ and mold.

Nationally and at the state and local levels, exposure to dampness and mold in buildings has been recognized as a public health problem.

In this article, we’ll reveal the link between IAQ and mold. We’ll also look at the dangers associated with mold as well as management and prevention strategies for mold problems. And finally, we’ll share some effective strategies for managing mold and improving IAQ.

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Static is Shocking: Consider a Central Humidifier

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Are you being shocked so many times a day that you feel like Pavlov’s dog? A static electricity problem in your office or store can worse than annoying. If you can’t take it anymore, here’s what you need to know about how static can cost your business, and what you can do about it: get a central humidifier.Read More

Indoor Air Quality Solutions for NYC High Rise Apartments

by Michael C. Rosone |

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If you live in a NYC high rise, you’re smart to consider indoor air quality solutions for your home. We know outdoor air in NYC isn’t the greatest. But last summer we experienced extreme conditions: wildfire smoke made the skies turn orange and cast a pall over the city. People living in high rises couldn’t even see out the windows. How much of that pollution made its way indoors?

As it turns out, too much. In the days following the worst outdoor air, NYC indoor air quality readings were 15 times higher than what’s considered safe. 

There’s every chance it could happen again this spring or summer when wildfires take hold again. Here’s how to get prepared.

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What is a Mini Split Heat Pump?

by Michael C. Rosone |

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If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system, you may be running into new types of equipment you haven’t heard of before. For example, what is a mini split heat pump?

Keep reading to learn what it does, the advantages of a mini split heat pump, and when it might be the best option for your residence or commercial space. And how you can save up to $2000!

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AC Smells Musty? Here’s what to do.

by Michael C. Rosone |

It won’t be long before you start up your air conditioner for the first time this spring (if you haven’t done so already). But what if your AC smells musty and unpleasant after sitting unused all winter? Air conditioner smells can happen for a number of reasons.

Let’s take a look at what can cause that musty smell coming from your AC vents (or the unit itself) and how to get rid of it. 

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Restaurant Health Inspection: How Neglected Refrigeration Fails You

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Your restaurant’s “A” grade is something to be proud of. It’s a sign for all your customers (literally, right there in your front window) that you have passed your NYC restaurant health inspection with flying colors. And it’s proof of the superior quality of your food preparation. Diners are confident of getting a great meal prepared safely when they see top NYC health department restaurant grades.

Because that “A” is so critical to the success of your business, we’re betting you go to great lengths to make sure you maintain it through every restaurant health inspection. That means training your staff about proper food handling techniques, being vigilant about cleaning and preventing pests, and checking the temperature of cooked food.

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