Indoor air quality / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...air. Fresh air often has no scent at all. If scented air is a must at your house, try essential oil diffusers or make your own air spray with 10 - 20 drops of essential oil diffused in a tablespoon of alcohol mixed into a cup of water. Read here about the impacts of natural fragrances on home air quality. 5.) Open your...

...air than humid air. If you have a mould problem, clean it with detergent. But mould will always come back unless you address the issue that caused it. See our pages on ventilation and air exchangers for more information on home humidity. Harmful VOCs Volatile organic compounds form a large part of household chemical po...

...indoor air quality in the Ecohome Green Building Guide, or see these pages: The importance of air quality in homes How to choose between a HRV & ERV ventilation system How to prevent mold while building and renovating basements How to stain or paint a old deck  And sign up here for a free Ecohome Network ...