Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Product Review Guardian Angel:
Do you wake up each morning with a stuffy nose? Or perhaps you've noticed that your office seems to collect dust along with paperwork? Indoor environments are often more polluted than outdoor ones, and the Environmental Protection Agency has stated that the air indoors can be five times more polluted than the air outdoors. With so many people suffering from allergies and asthma today, the Guardian Angel is a simple solution to living better in your home.
This is the patented 5 stage filtration process
1: Washable Prefilter - Prolongs the life of the HEPA filter by removing large particulates.
2: Sealed HEPA Filter HEPA - Is 99.97% efficient at removing particles as small as 0.3 microns in size from the air.
3: Carbon Layer - Removes household chemicals that may off-gas from household cleaners, paints, solvents, carpets, furniture and other materials containing chemical substances.
4: UV LED Light plus TiO2 Coating - A photocatalytic oxidation reaction occurs when the UV light strikes the titanium dioxide (TiO2) coating on the inside of the filter cartridge to remove harmful contaminants in the environment.
5: Negative Ionization - Negative ionization occurs which charges particles so they will cluster together, making them easier to remove from the air.
Who is this product for?
If you have a small living space, or want to concentrate on a small area such as a office or bedroom the Guardian Angel is an ideal solution. If you suffer from asthma or allergies get some relief today and introduce the Guardian Angel into your home.
If you are interested, remeber the healthy home experts at www.montrealaerus.com are able to offer you a free air quality test to offer you custom built air filtration solutions for your home.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Product Overview: Condolux by Aerus Electrolux.
As condos are becoming
a more prevalent living space of the 21st century city, I am
continuously asked by a new generation of customers if they should invest in a CentralVac (for home) or
reap the savings and invest in a Condolux (Central vacuum for a condo). Often
times these customers have had a central vacuum in their parents’ home, or in
the case of the traditional downsize, in their own home. I always like to weigh
the pros and cons of the 2 vacuum cleaners.
First off there is
always a loyalty when it comes to a well made system such as the CentralLux System 1590 by
Aerus Electrolux. When a customer has had the central vacuum in their home for
over 20 + years without any problem it can be difficult to convince them to go
with a system that looks much smaller in comparison. Sure the Condolux is made of plastic,
but as I tell all my customers it is rarely the unit of a central vacuum that
breaks but rather the equipment. With a 494 air watt motor built for up to 3,000
square feet the Condolux
surpasses the competition
in terms of power, and is extremely quiet with a built in muffler. Not only
that but is smaller stature makes it easier to store in a condo where space is
at a premium.
As for the attachments, this will have nothing to do with the actual
power unit. Customers with lots of carpets can choose to go with an electric
power kit. If you have no carpets or very few, I can recommend you a standard
hose with an air driven carpet nozzle. Whichever way you choose to go in terms
of attachments and accessories this will have nothing to do with the actual
power unit.
Can the Condolux
Perform in a Townhouse?
The simple answer is
yes. In the case of a townhouse where you may have multiple levels and 2-3
outlets the Condolux is a fantastic vacuum cleaner. With the ability to clean
up to 2500-3000 square feet the Condolux will use its 494 air watt motor to
whisk all the dust into the bin. Don’t forget about installing a Vacpan or Wally attachment kit for
quick clean ups.
Anyway you look at it
the Condolux is a great choice for a smaller to medium sized living space. If
you are interested in a free estimation for a custom vacuum cleaner solution in
your home or condo let us know and we will be happy to assist.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
New study suggests strong link between air pollution and asthma.
According to data released
by the Epidemiology And Allergic and Respiratory Diseases (EPAR) Department
from Sorbonne University and the Institut National de le Santé et de la
Recherche-Médicale (INSERM), indicate
that air pollution may cause new cases of asthma.
This does not surprise
me, but what does surprise me are the numbers. Where 1 in 7 children living
close to heavily congested streets could develop asthma or 1 in 4 children who
live in an area with heavy pollution can develop asthma. As someone who has had
breathing difficulties (light asthma and heavy allergies) these numbers seem
quite high. I guess I can be thankful for growing up in Suburbia and not
exposing myself to “heavy pollution”. I do feel however, that as we are
becoming more and more aware of the health effects of air pollution emissions
by industrial sectors in the West it has significantly decreased in heavily
populated areas. I also wonder, how in the world am I supposed to not breathe
in the “dirty” air that’s outside? I suppose, all I can do is wait for better
regulations from the government on emissions from cars and industries?
But what about in my home or office?
What’s really concerning
is that we are spending 90% of our time indoors where the pollution is often
times worse than outdoors. Issues such as unvented gas or kerosene heaters,
tobacco use, solvents, painting adhesives and other similar materials
can all cause people to suffer greatly (runny nose, watery eyes, dry throat to
name a few conditions). So what can we
do if the air inside our homes is polluted? For this problem there certainly is
a solution, may I start by suggesting a free air quality
test.
Once an air quality test
is completed and you are made aware of the air inside your home and whether or
not you have a problem there are many solutions. Perhaps you can vacuum more often,
invest in some air
purification equipment, or even open your windows or doors more often for
longer periods of time. Whatever you
decide, at least you can say you are taking action to fight indoor air
pollution and keep allergens and irritants in your home at a minimum.
Monday, October 7, 2013
5 Reasons to invest a central vacuum.
So you’re
moving into a new home or condo and have all of the tubing set up for a central
vacuum system and are wondering if it’s worth the investment? Here are my top 5
reasons you should make the investment and get rid of the cumbersome upright
vacuum or old canister you currently are using.
5 –
Allergy Friendly: A central vacuum will greatly help reduce the allergens in
the home. Dirt and debris are carried out of the
home to the main unit, often located in a garage or closet leaving the particulates
unable to reenter your home's air. Compared to an older upright or canister
vacuum without a HEPA filter a central vacuum will greatly improve the
living conditions of anyone living with allergies and asthma.
4 – Increase
the Value of your home: By installing a central vacuum you will be increasing
the value of your home as many new home-owners love the convenience associated
with already having a central vacuum installed. You can often add a central
vacuum to your home for the equivalent price of a leading canister or upright
vacuum.
3 – Quiet
Operation: By installing a central vacuum in your home the noise level of your
cleaning equipment is reduced drastically. Placing the power unit in a garage
which consists of concrete will ensure silent operation while you are doing
your household cleaning.
2 –
Optional Accessories like a Vacpan or Wally: These two tools make cleaning a breeze. With
the Vacpan you can simply sweep the dirt, crumbs or hair in the kitchen or bathroom
right into a Vacpan outlet. With the Wally you can pull the hose out of the
wall and give the area a quick cleaning.
1 – Ease of
use: Without a doubt a central vacuum is
the easiest way to clean your home. All you need to do is grab the hose plug it
into the outlet and you’re ready to clean.
If you’re
doing renovations, building a new home or want to add a central vacuum to a
finished home call the experts at montrealaerus.com. With over 30 years
experience in the central vacuum business the seasoned veterans at
montrealaerus will be able to undertake any of your central vacuum needs.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Bottled Water Safety Concerns.
Check out this article posted on the front page of today's Toronto Star
Here is my recap on the article.
- Wednesday October 2nd: Ontarios Health Minister sends out warning not to drink bottled water from Blue Grass Water Company
- Water is heavily contaminated with bacteria and could cause illness.
- Company is linked to a man who has already had legal troubles in Ontario for unfit business deals.
- The log cabin in which the water is bottled lacks sufficient equipment, such as lack of stainless steel walls and no toilet in the building.
Essentially the article illustrates how little infrastructure there is to deal with bottled water companies, and how the consumer for the most part will be better protected by drinking tap water.
Here is my recap on the article.
- Wednesday October 2nd: Ontarios Health Minister sends out warning not to drink bottled water from Blue Grass Water Company
- Water is heavily contaminated with bacteria and could cause illness.
- Company is linked to a man who has already had legal troubles in Ontario for unfit business deals.
- The log cabin in which the water is bottled lacks sufficient equipment, such as lack of stainless steel walls and no toilet in the building.
Essentially the article illustrates how little infrastructure there is to deal with bottled water companies, and how the consumer for the most part will be better protected by drinking tap water.
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