by Ido | Feb 1, 2015 | Facility Management
According to the National Eczema Association (NEA), approximately 31.6 million people in the United States suffer from the skin condition known as eczema, 17.8 million of which have moderate-to-severe eczema. This all-too-common condition is characterized by the...
by Ido | Jan 26, 2015 | Facility Management
Does your company have a room, office or floor dedicated to its computer systems? If so, you should take a proactive approach towards monitoring the humidity levels. Turning a blind eye to this metric could result in extensive, and costly, damage to your...
by Ido | Jan 25, 2015 | Facility Management
Do you experience eye redness, dryness and/or irritation? Some people automatically assume these symptoms are the result of lack of sleep. Studies have shown that more than half of the U.S. population don’t get the recommended amount of sleep at night. While...
by Ido | Jan 22, 2015 | Facility Management
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 5–20% of the U.S. population contracts influenza each year. While most people are familiar with preventive steps like washing hands, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying hydrated,...
by Ido | Jan 16, 2015 | Facility Management
Low indoor humidity is a serious problem that affects the health and comfort of workers. Forcing employees to work in an exceptionally dry environment may result in illness (among other things). But how exactly do you know if the air is dry? Here are a few things to...
by Ido | Jan 16, 2015 | Facility Management
You might be surprised to learn that investing a commercial humidifier can create a more comfortable working environment. Some people automatically assume that temperature is the most influential element in determining the overall comfort level an office or indoor...
by Ido | Jan 13, 2015 | Facility Management
Darkrooms – enclosed rooms specially designed to block out all incoming light – are frequently used in the production and processing of film, photographic paper, and other photographic materials. If light is allowed to enter, even in small amounts, is can degrade the...
by Ido | Jan 13, 2015 | Facility Management
There’s nothing quite like the modern, luxurious appearance of genuine hardwood floors. While other materials like laminate and cork may attempt to mimic its visually pleasing characteristics, hardwood floors posses a unique look look like no other. It’s...
by Ido | Jan 9, 2015 | Facility Management
Humidity – the amount of water vapor in the air – plays an important role in the prevention of common indoor pests. Just because your workspace looks clean doesn’t necessarily mean it is. Dust mites, fleas and other pests may be lurking in the dark, waiting for...
by Ido | Jan 5, 2015 | Facility Management
Just because the air inside your workplace looks clean doesn’t necessarily mean it is According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Breathing in this heavily...
