A Moldy Home, a Flu-Like Illness and the Deaths of Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack
On December 9, 2009, actress Brittany Murphy died of a lung infection, which turned out to be Staphylococcus aureus, a very common bacteria that a healthy system should be able to keep in check. The cause of death was stated by the coroner to have been pneumonia, with secondary factors of anemia and multiple drug […]
Top 5 Threats to the Air Quality in Your Office
Oh the office! On average, office workers spend about 55% of their life behind their desk. Therefore, the office comes in close second to the home for how much time is spent there. As a second home, the environment in which one works should be clean and healthy, which includes the air you breathe. Air […]
Mold In The Workplace
For most, the workplace is clean and healthy, as it should! However, mold can grow virtually anywhere and generally is not a problem. However, issues arise when mold grows indoors. An OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin states that being exposed to mold can result in health problems and can cause significant damage to a […]
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s Website Offers Critical Information Concerning VOCs and the Need for Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts
Thankfully, more and more people are becoming aware of the threats posed by poor air quality across the globe. From billows of smog hovering over bustling metropolitan areas, mold contamination in office buildings, to the presence of harmful chemicals in our homes, being aware of exactly what’s in the air around us is becoming an […]
Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts: How Healthy is Your Workplace?
A great deal of our time is spent indoors. Whether we’re at work, at school, driving in a car or at home, the indoor environments we are exposed to are just like any other environments. They are susceptible to the same elements that all environments are; pollution, microscopic contaminants, and whatever manmade chemicals are introduced […]
10 Reasons Why You Need Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts
At Purely Green Environmental, we strive to make people aware of the threats that poor indoor air quality can have on the general public. Awareness is key when it comes to air quality testing in Massachusetts because many of the most harmful elements contributing to poor indoor air quality can’t be seen with the naked […]
More Women Die Due to Lung Cancer than Breast Cancer
At Purely Green Environmental, we’ve been testing the air quality of homes and offices for over a decade now, so have come to know just how important it is to understand exactly what is in our indoor environments. From mold testing to overall air quality testing in Massachusetts, we’ve come to learn that the best […]
Checking for Dust Mites with Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts: How Increased Humidity Levels Leads to Increased Dust Mite Populations
With humidity levels rising in New England, the need for professional air quality testing in Massachusetts is a necessary service in order to evaluate the overall health of your indoor environment. Excessive moisture can lead to the formation of mold and bacteria. And moisture travels much easier in humid air. This fact can also mean […]
Home Buyers: How to Know if You Need Mold Testing
When you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll want to know all the pros and cons of every home you look at. While many homes can look great from the street, they can still have interior flaws that don’t always make themselves easy to spot. For example, you will want to know as […]
Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts During Spring Cleaning
With the onset of the spring season upon us, it’s a perfect time to rejuvenate your home with a good, deep spring cleaning. And while many of us think of spring cleaning as a seemingly innocuous but frustrating undertaking, it still comes with a variety of potential threats to our indoor environments. Purely Green Environmental […]