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Improving IAQ Four Simple Strategies: Monitor, Eliminate, Ventilate, Clean
Monitor: In-home
air
testing and analysis
Eliminate: Routine
household cleaning, Store chemicals in tightly sealed containers,
HVAC Technician inspect equipment and ducts, control humidity and
temperature
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Controls
sources of pollutants, maintains balance of humidity and temperature
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Minimizes
buildup of pollutants, enhances comfort, efficiency, and air quality
Ventilate:
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Heat-Recovery
Ventilator (HRV)
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Exchanges
recirculated indoor air with fresh, cleaner, outside air
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Draws
stale, contaminated indoor air and moves it outdoors
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Provides
fresh-air feel, enhances comfort, improves air quality by
reducing concentrations of chemicals, fumes, carbon dioxide and
other contaminants
Clean:
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Destroys*
and/or Traps contaminants
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Reduces
concentrations from pollen, dust mites, dirt, pet dander,
bacteria, viruses, mold spores, fungi, odors and chemicals*
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Enhance
comfort, protects furnishings, and discoloration of walls
and ceilings
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