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Are Dust Mites Harmful?

Are Dust Mites Harmful?

What Are Dust Mites? Dust mites are insect-like pests which are microscopic. They are known to generate most of the allergens that trigger allergic reactions in people House dust mites thrive in high humidity environments which moistens their major food source: human skin scales. Did you know -It is the droppings of the dust mites which trigger the asthmatic problem! They excrete a range of highly allergenic proteins that have been identified both as a causal mechanism in the development of asthma, and as irritants likely to trigger and exacerbate asthmatic symptoms. Dust mites are microscopic and that means you...

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How Much Dust Does A Radiator Give Off?

How Much Dust Does A Radiator Give Off?

Dust is in every home in various amounts, dust, dirt and other strange debris can quite easily find a home in between and behind the back of your radiator- that really shouldn’t be there! The dust and dirt we find between the fins of the convectors and behind your radiators can prohibit heat from escaping, and this will mean your radiators have to work extra hard to heat your room. If you leave the dust on your radiators you heating will become less effective, which means that it will have to work harder, which costs more energy and more money!...

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Do Radiators Circulate Allergens

Do Radiators Circulate Allergens

Radiators circulate dust particles that contain allergens that are potent triggers for allergic reactions when in use. It is now recognised that radiators influence air movement in our airtight homes by heat convection which increases exposure levels of allergens. Poor indoor air quality is now becoming a concern for the government – APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group), and the NHS for the wellbeing of the nation and the increasing financial burden and impact of the health care sector.   Cost of Treatment for Asthma When calculating asthma costs and its impact on a larger scale it is important to consider both...

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How To Clean Dust From Inside Radiators

How To Clean Dust From Inside Radiators

Radiators are manufactured in such a way that dust and dirt can become trapped inside the fins and not forgetting behind the back of the radiators which can take some time to clean! If the output of your radiator drops too much, then you won't just feel uncomfortable but your home will begin to accumulate moisture.  Moisture that's being allowed to cool to a watery substance. If there is a buildup of dust and dirt inside your radiator then you're at risk of having a damp problem that will only get worse in time. This can result in the development of...

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Can Central Heating Make You Ill

Can Central Heating Make You Ill

Is it now becoming evident that central heating could be having an adverse effect on millions of vulnerable people’s health issues during the winter months? A quote from the Daily Mail explores this - “Cosy draught proof airtight homes maybe causing an epidemic or respiratory infections and heart disease according to research. Studies show that the risk is highest in homes built in the past 20 years due to stringent green building regulations which is aimed at cutting fuel use by fitting impermeable glazing and insulation which have created airtight homes! Older properties could be at risk too” Central heating...

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