How Viruses Stay Airborne and How to Reduce Exposure>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research -
IAQ Byproducts of Electronic Air Purifiers Using UV Light, Ionizers, or PCO Technology>>>
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…
Ventilation & Tight Buildings>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research ─ If your home or building is newer, recently weatherized, or noticeably better sealed than older structures, you may have heard two competing messages: “A tight building is more efficient and…
Office Air Quality and Employee Productivity>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research - Why So Many Offices Feel “Off” - And Why It Matters - If people in your building complain about headaches, brain fog, or feeling tired by mid-afternoon, it’s easy to…
The Image of Health – The Next Level of Clean>>>
In the age of information, it’s not just about cleaning; it’s about cleaning the right way. At Indoor Health Council, we’re not just thinking about the present. We’re focused on a BHAG – a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Our mission?…
Lessons of Jiffy Lube Training (Infographic)>>>
By implementing standardized training protocols, Jiffy Lube ensures that every technician, regardless of location, performs tasks (like the signature oil change) to the same rigorous standard.
The Role of CO2 and Cognitive Function>>>
In many modern office buildings and homes, ventilation systems are designed for energy efficiency rather than optimal air exchange. As people breathe throughout the day,CO2 levels rise. • The Harvard Study: A well-known study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Emerging Frontiers in Air Quality: A Synthesis on Submicron and Ultrafine Particles>>>
For decades, PM2.5 (i.e., particles of 2.5 microns and smaller) has been the gold standard for measuring indoor air quality (IAQ). However, recent research from the GOAQS Particulate Matter Working Group, summarized by Sotirios Papathanasiou, suggests that mass-based metrics may…