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Indoor air quality has deteriorated over the last 20 years due to stringent green building regulations to reduce energy usage resulting in poor ventilation. The Perfect storm in modern and refurbished homes is going unnoticed during the winter months that coincides with the winter surge in out of season emergency cases of allergies and asthma, which could be linked to central heating more specifically Radiators!   Using radiators in modern airtight humid properties creates ideal conditions for dust mites and mould to flourish that are potent triggers for allergies, asthma, and respiratory infections.   Radiators collect circulate and suspend dust particles...

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Even though Central heating is an essential part of our homes and work places to keep us warm, it could cause or aggravate certain health conditions? Without it, your homes would be cold which could lead to dampness and mould! Radiators increase room temperature by heating the space which encourages dust particles to circulate in the air. However, without central heating our homes would be too cold which could lead to dampness and mould. Radiators heat the air in a room and as the air warms up, it rises – this is a process known as convection. Convection causes the...

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Central heating -  Can it really make asthma worse? While you cannot be allergic to central heating itself, radiators can have an indirect affect on your allergies. Dust settles in between the fins and behind radiators, which is then circulated around the room when they warm up. Breathing in dust particles, toxic pollutants as they travel can potentially trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions!     The amount of debris, dust and even pet dander which builds up between the fins and behind the radiator is a major contributor to health issues like asthma and other diseases of the lung! Not...

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR RADIATORS CLEAN? Did you know that by keeping your radiator clean and free from dust and dirt it can actually help to keep your heating costs down. Dust in between the fins of a convector radiator can prevent heat from escaping, which will mean your radiators have to work harder to heat up your rooms in your home.  See Blog – The Importance of Maintaining your Heating System It is also advisable when cleaning your radiators, to consider behind the radiator, this is the one place we all tend to ignore, indeed we...

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Spring is in the air! – it is the season where the weather usually starts to turn warmer trees begin growing their leaves, plants start flowering and young animals such as chicks and lambs are born.   The arrival of spring brings more daylight, which helps lifts our energy levels from all that drowsiness, the increased light also triggers the release of Serrotin a brain chemical that helps us to feel happier! We also should be thinking about spring cleaning to have your home feeling fresh, clean and hygienic after a long “Stuffy” winter! So, open those doors and windows and...

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