A 2020 study shared with INDEX by Dr. Richard Shaughnessy explores how DNA sequencing uses a simple doorsill dust sample to quickly find 100% of moldy homes while eliminating others. Science Summary: By analyzing settled dust samples across various American…
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By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - When people think about indoor environmental health, they often think first about air. That makes sense. Air quality matters. But many exposures do not stay neatly suspended in the air…
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - When a surface looks clean, is it actually clean enough to reduce hygiene risk? That question matters in homes, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and commercial facilities. It also matters for…
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - If you have ever opened a bedroom door in the morning and felt the air seemed stale, or noticed a conference room gets stuffy long before a meeting ends, a…
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - A practical, science-first framework for travelers, facility teams, and health-conscious professionals who want better information—not guesswork—about hotel room air. When people talk about a “clean” hotel room, they usually mean…
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - If someone in your home, workplace, or building vapes indoors, a reasonable question follows: does it affect indoor air quality in a meaningful way? The short answer is yes. The…
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - Some air-cleaning devices may reduce certain pollutants while creating others. Here’s how to evaluate the tradeoffs using a science-first, criteria-based approach. If you are shopping for an air purifier because…
This video details a scientific study comparing cleaning techniques to determine how systematic cloth folding impacts sanitary results. By measuring organic residue with ATP meters, researchers discovered that traditional "wadding" or bunching a towel causes it to rapidly lose effectiveness,…