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Air Pollution From Central Heating

Air Pollution From Central Heating

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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Is Central Heating Bad For Your Health

Is Central Heating Bad For Your Health

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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Cleaning Radiators Covid-19

Cleaning Radiators Covid-19

Since the outbreak of Covid 19 In March of this year we have been having to spend much more time in our homes since the lockdown began.  We could now be facing a second wave as we enter into the 6 month Winter period, with the presence of Covid 19 on the rise! The affects of Covid 19 has previously highlighted the risk and devastating impact poor indoor air quality can have on our health, lives and long term well being when inhaled in poorly ventilated indoor environments! As our School Children, College/University students and staff are now returning to...

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How To Clean Between Radiator Fins

How To Clean Between Radiator Fins

How Often Do You Clean Your Radiators As Part Of Your Cleaning Chores? With so much of our time spent in our homes during the Covid19 Lockdown many us may feel that we have cleaned every corner in our home thoroughly. But have we?? The one area in our home that has undoubtedly been neglected is the Radiator!            Radiators are often neglected when cleaning, but they can still be home to an unpleasant build-up of dirt and grime! They are one part of our cleaning process that we never think about and in a lot of cases...

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