Tag: Indoor Air Quality

Microbe of the Month: Cladosporium

Microbe of the Month: CladosporiumClassification Type: FungiCultured from / Found in HVAC: Coiling Coils, Diffusers, Grilles, Filters, Drain Pans, HumidifiersNoted Health Risks: Fungal Sinusitis, Asthma Attacks, Lung Infections, Chronic Migraines / Fatigue. About the Cladosporium FungiCladosporium is among the most widespread varieties of mould that can be found in HVAC Systems. Its presence is indicative of […]

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Microbe of the Month: Acremonium

Classification Type: FungiCultured from / found in HVAC: Coiling Coils, Diffusers, Grilles, Filters, Drain Pans, HumidifiersNoted Health Risks: Immune System Diseases, Nail Infection, Corneal Ulcers, Eye Infection, Heart Inflammation About the Acremonium FungiAcremonium is a common type of mould found in HVAC Systems. This type of mould has the appearance of white powder. It can […]

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Microbe of the Month: Aspergillus

This month’s Microbe has been guest-chosen by Shani from Aeris Environmental. Shani graduated with a Health Sciences Degree from the University of Central Florida in 2015 and currently works as an Air Quality Applied Scientist in Queensland.“Aspergillus spp. is a fungi that we often come across, due to HVAC-related moisture/condensation or poor hygiene maintenance.” SHANI […]

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Clean-Air Australia offers Aura Air units

Clean-Air Australia is now supplying and installing Aura Air Purification units as standalone devices for business or domestic use.The units feature UVC as well as patented HEPA Ray-Filter technology. According to Clean-Air Australia they are an easy-to-install, safe and effective air purifying technology. The units provide real-time IAQ data via a smartphone app or API, […]

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What’s going on with the AC in this Greek Taverna..? The Coanda effect.

So you’re about to tuck into the a delicious mezze platter at your local Greek restaurant, when something catches your eye; mould patches around the A/C ducts – you start to question their hygiene standards. Doubt creeps in about the freshness of the seafood platter and you’re wondering what Gordon Ramsay would find if he raided […]

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