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22/07/2010 How to achieve an ultra healthy home

In addition to using a heat recovery ventilation system you can also reduce the amount of dust mites in your home, by incorporating a central vacuum system. The powerful suction efficiently removes dust mites, dust, dirt, pollen and pet dander. The highly efficient filter together with the cyclonic force, separate particles from the air and deposit them into the bottom of the dust container. Even if damp the unique filter will not promote biological growth. By using both products in conjunction you will really see the benefits and achieve a healthy home for you and your family.

20/07/2010 Asthma issues

We all know that asthma is a huge problem in the UK, are our homes a factor in this increase? Strathclyde University have done some research into this and discovered that this may be the case. They found that changes in the design and use of domestic environment over the latter part of the 20th century may have led to a huge increase in house dust mite concentration in temperate/maritime influenced climatic regions. This may have been the main factor in asthmatic symptoms in children. Whole house heat recovery systems reduce mixing ratios especially during winter months to below 7g of dry air, this inhibits dust mite re-colonisation. The study has demonstrated that by using this strategy you are likely to improve air quality and lung function, read more here.