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Article: Indoor Air Quality & Vacuums: How an effective cleaning program improves the air inside.(Features)
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- August 1, 2007
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Indoor Air Quality & Vacuums: How an effective cleaning program improves the air inside.
BY JESSICA HOLMES
The role of maintenance in improving indoor air quality is becoming increasingly clear. Dr. Michael Berry, a research professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, cites inadequate cleaning as one of the five main causes of indoor air quality problems.
The indoor air quality issue now frequently appears in headlines and news stories in the mainstream media -- and for good reason. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 30 percent -- or 1.4 million -- of non-industrial buildings struggle ...