Its hard to believe, but your warm, welcoming, and cozy home could be harming your health and your loved ones in many ways. We all see our homes as a place of comfort that we can run to when we are done battling a long day. However, your house is at-risk of hidden contaminants, poor air quality, and bacteria that youll want to address immediately.

Lets explore some of the health hazards lurking in your home, and what you can do about it.

Mold causes the musty odor you get from a damp basement or garage that hasnt been opened in a while. It is caused by water damage due to flooding issues or a leaking pipe. Areas with a high moisture index are also prone to mold infestation.

The danger with inhaling that awful odor is you are also inhaling the bacteria that causes the mold growth. These bacteria can cause toxic disorders, or disrupt your immune system, making you more prone to viral infections and other illnesses.

While its easy to solve the mold problem yourself, its best to call in the experts. According toIdeal Development Concepts, the most important aspect of mold remediation is containment. Only the pros are able to ensure that bacterial air spores dont spread throughout the rest of your home.

If you live in an old house, asbestos was likely used for your ceiling panels. They could have also been used for some of the panels/dividers. Over time, asbestos starts to degrade. And therein lies the problem.

Asbestos dust or particles can be injurious when inhaled. Constant exposure to asbestos particles can cause cancer. It can also cause breathing problems, and in severe cases, lead to late-onset asthma.

Unfortunately, once its allowed to accumulate in the human body, theres no known remedy to reverse or halt its damage.

These are the most dangerous because they can be instantly fatal in some cases. Sadly, we are considerably reliant on electricity in our daily lives. Issues can range from poor or defective wiring to water leaking into the mains, and can even be as random as faulty extension cords.

Asides being fatal, electrical sparks can lead to fires; if you suspect or notice an electrical fault, its best to call a licensed electrician to take a look and advise the next steps.On no account should you try to rectify an electrical fault on your own.

If you live in a flood-prone area, water damage needs no introduction. This silent foe is usually the precursor of other hazards molds, electrical issues, and can even hasten your asbestos degradation after extended exposure.

When left unattended, water damage can cause structural damage to your home and furniture. Fixing these issues can be financially demanding most times.

In case of a leak, youll need to get a plumber to trace and fix the source. In instances where the leak has been on for a while, its best you get in a competent and licensed technician to de-humidify and clean out the area where the leak was discovered.

Its said that the first step to solving a problem is identifying the issues, not symptoms of the problems. The same premise applies here. Once you are clear about the possible hazards in your home, the next step is to actively prevent them from happening or festering if you discover that your home suffers from one of these issues.

Get in a qualified technician immediately to evaluate the problem and provide you with a lasting solution.

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Canada isnt known for political violence compared to other parts of the world, but its a growing trend that has at least one insurer keeping its eye on developments.

This year has seen an increase in political demonstrations in both Canada and the United States for a number of causes, although our neighbours to the south have seen these demonstrations turn violent more often and on a more intense scale than in Canada.

Weve seen lots of peaceful protests in Canada in different cities, Bernard McNulty, chief agent of Canada for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGSC), told Canadian Underwriter recently. We havent seen the vandalism in Canada [to the same level as in the U.S.].

ACGS recently released its Top 5 trends for insurers, which, in addition to political violence, included litigation funding and food and automotive recalls.

McNulty said his American colleagues are actively working on a number of claims related to riot damage. While Canadian insurers havent seen levels close to that of the U.S., he warned that doesnt mean it cant happen here.

We just havent seen that in Canada, he said. Were not immune to the possibility. People are certainly upset and want to be visible about voicing their concerns, but we havent seen any level of vandalism or property damage.

Recent peaceful protests in the U.S. have centred around raising awareness about police-involved shootings or killings of Black people across the country. However, looting, rioting and vandalism have occurred during some of these events in some cities.

In Canada, protests and demonstrations have been held for similar causes, in addition to voicing concerns about the treatment of Indigenous people throughout Canadas history, though they have been mostly without incident. For now, anyway.

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Id like to think that political violence or political unrest in Canada will continue to be peaceful, McNulty said. I think thats just in our nature as Canadians. The only thing thats really got us to see some violence in Canada is following a playoff run in Vancouver and Montreal. We get pretty boisterous about our sports and that generates some [unrest]. But it hasnt been political in nature so far and I hope that doesnt change in Canada.

Another trend highlighted by Allianz is indoor air quality after COVID-19. Because air and water systems may be dormant while businesses are closed due to shutdown orders by governments, these areas are susceptible to being contaminated by bacteria that thrive in humid and water-rich environments.

But, again, this is an area where Canada tends to be above the rest of the field, McNulty pointed out.

There are good plans, good contingency plans, in place, he said. Particularly the clients we have, are very, very pro-active and well-intentioned when it comes to things like that. I think thats well managed in Canada. Canadians do a great job of identifying that.

And insurers are particularly good in discussing this issue with clients, he added. Frankly, I think the insurance community does a great job. Not just us [at ACGS], but every company does a great job of being pro-active about mold remediation and checking on indoor air quality after a claim of any type, and so on.

Feature image: People take part in a protest called Justice for Joyce in Montreal, Saturday, October 3, 2020, where they demanded Justice for Joyce Echaquan and an end to all systemic racism. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes

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Boynton Beach, FL (Grassroots Newswire) October 2, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged business owners and homeowners alike to find ways to live and work without exposing themselves or others to this highly contagious virus. Now, the approaching flu season is set to complicate that challenge even further. To help control the threat that the one-two punch of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu presents, SERVPRO professional cleaning specialists in the Boynton Beach area urge everyone to be extra vigilant about following cleaning and disinfecting protocols this year.

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)1 believe both COVID-19 and the seasonal flu spread primarily by droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. While not as frequent, it is also believed adults and children can contract COVID-19 or the flu by touching a surface or an object that has virus particles on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. The CDC continues to recommend a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses, but experts also emphasize the importance of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily to help mitigate the potential spread from contaminated surfaces. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

To limit exposure and control the spread of these double threats, SERVPRO cleaning specialists recommend that you wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol, keep your hands away from your face, and wear a mask to protect others. For effective daily, routine cleaning at home or at work, they recommend first removing surface grime and dirt with soap and water, then following up with a disinfectant. Its easier to feel comfortable about limiting exposure at home where you can control how clean your surroundings are, said Rick Isaacson, CEO of Servpro Industries, LLC. Its more difficult out in public; but this year especially, its important to be aware of the space youre in. You need to learn to recognize spaces where cleaning is or is not a priority so you can adjust your behavior accordingly.

For those home and business owners who have specialized cleaning requirements or who simply want the peace of mind that a professional cleaning service can offer in this stressful time, SERVPRO can help. While we remain a leader in disaster cleanup and remediation situations, we also provide that same deeper level of clean for everyday residential and commercial cleaning said Isaacson. In addition, SERVPRO offers their Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned2 program, developed for businesses in response to the pandemic. The high level of confidence that a professionally cleaned space provides offers welcome reassurance to patrons as the flu season intersects with COVID-19.

SERVPRO specializes in disaster restoration, cleanup, and repair services, helping to remediate damage, making it Like it never even happened for both commercial and residential customers. For more information on the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program, please visit http://www.servpro.com. For more information on SERVPRO in the Boynton Beach area, please contact one of the local business owners below.

* For SERVPRO of Boynton Beach, please contact Miles Early who can be reached at (561) 413-9754 or [emailprotected].* For SERVPRO of Lake Worth, please contact Miles Early who can be reached at (561) 588-9777 or [emailprotected].

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About SERVPROFounded in 1967, the SERVPRO franchise system is a leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPROs professional services network of more than 1,800 individually owned and operated franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar large-loss events. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO system has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2020 / Action 1 Restoration is pleased to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website. This is in keeping with their desire to be a company that is always progressive and strives to give their customers the best possible experience when working with them. The main focus of the new website was to make it as user friendly as possible and to provide potential customers with many useful resources. This reputable New York-based restoration company has assembled teams of the best contractors from coast to coast that are ready to respond quickly to any type of water, storm, or fire damage situations.

The company's CEO, Eduardo Sapp, says, "We are always looking for ways to improve our services and to enhance our customers' experience with us. A big part of that is having a modern website that's easy to navigate around and gets people quickly to the exact information on our company that they are interested in. That's why we made redesigning our website over the last few months a huge priority for us here at Action 1 Restoration. We are extremely pleased with the way that our redesigned website turned out and we believe our customers will be too."

Sapp went on to say that all of their emergency restoration services are explained in more detail than ever before on the newly redesigned website. He gave as an example their water damage restoration services. There is now an entire webpage dedicated to this aspect of the business that discusses how the contractors that work with Action1Restoration are experts when it comes to water removal & extraction and how they use sophisticated equipment to handle such steps as drying & dehumidification. The company CEO says that this dedicated section also talks about how they can perform emergency restoration services after everything from the smallest residential to the largest commercial water damage events. It even provides some helpful DIY tips that home and business owners can do before they arrive to help minimize water damage. The new website goes into this same sort of detail on their fire damage, storm damage, and mold remediation web pages too.

One thing that's also strongly emphasized on the new website is how fast that Action 1 Restoration responds to emergencies when called upon for help. Sapp says there is nothing more important to minimizing damage from such events as storms and flooding situations than responding quickly to the situation. He says that's because the more time that structures and their contents are exposed to water and other elements the harder it is to reverse the impact of these things to properly restore someone's property and possessions. They even make themselves available 24/7, 365 to respond promptly to their customers' requests for help. The new website explains how their highly skilled emergency restoration crews often arrive in as little as thirty minutes to a job site.

According to the company CEO, another highlight of the new website is its recent Action 1 Restoration news section. This can be found towards the bottom of the homepage. The articles the company posts here talk about such things as damage minimizing steps that customers can do themselves and other damage restoration-related news. Examples of titles of the articles in the recent news section include Water Damaged Subfloor: How to Dry Out and Replace', Why Sewers Backup: Common Causes, Prevention and What to Do', and How to Thaw Frozen Pipes: Burst Pipe Prevention Steps'. There is even a section of the newly launched website that discusses how those at Action 1 Restoration can help their customers with any insurance claims that they are submitting.

For those that are wondering if Action 1 Restoration services their area, there is also a map that can be accessed for this under the contact' heading on the new website homepage. This map shows all 50 states. A potential customer just has to click on their state. This will, in turn, bring up a webpage with all the necessary contact information on Action 1 Restoration's service providers in that particular state.

For more information about Action 1 Restoration, contact the company here:

Action 1 RestorationEduardo Sapp(877) 246-8788info1@action1restoration.net527 Hudson StNew York, NY 10014Action 1 Restoration

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Global Antimicrobial Coating Market Size, Status And Forecast 2020-2026

The Antimicrobial Coating Market Research Report begins with an overview of the Market and offers throughout development. It presents a comprehensive analysis of all the regional and major player segments that give closer insights upon present market conditions and future market opportunities along with drivers, trending segments, consumer behavior, pricing factors, and market performance and estimation. The forecast market information, SWOT analysis, Antimicrobial Coating market scenario, and feasibility study are the vital aspects analyzed in this report.

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This report segments the global Antimicrobial Coating market on the basis of Types are:Silver

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On the basis of Application, the Global Antimicrobial Coating market is segmented into:Indoor Air Quality Systems

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Regions are covered By Antimicrobial Coating Market Report 2020 To 2026

North America (the United States, Canada, and Mexico)Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, and Italy)Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia)South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc.)The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa)

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-Key Strategic Developments: The study also includes the key strategic developments of the market, comprising R&D, new product launch, M&A, agreements, collaborations, partnerships, joint ventures, and regional growth of the leading competitors operating in the market on a global and regional scale.

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October 06, 2020 // Franchising.com // Tamarac, Fla. - PuroClean, a leading national restoration and remediation franchise, today announced it has earned a Bronze award for Most Valuable Corporate Response for the 17th Annual International Business Awards as well as two Gold Stevie Awards for Marketing Department of the Year and Collaboration/Social Networking Solutions. Last year, the company was the recipient of the 2019 American Business Awards Gold Award and the International Business Awards Bronze Award in the User Interface Design Web category for the launch of the franchises updated website. Nicknamed the Stevie for the Greek word for crowned, the awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony on December 1.

It is a tremendous honor to receive three Stevie Awards this year that highlight the combined efforts and contributions from our corporate headquarters, marketing department, and internet marketing team all working together as one, said Mark W. Davis, Chairman and CEO of PuroClean. While this year has been challenging for many across the globe, its a privilege to see our brand bond together to achieve incredible strides to provide support to our franchise network.

The companys Bronze acknowledgment comes as a result of its COVID-19 corporate response to company-wide efforts focused on the safety and wellbeing, beginning with the corporate team and implemented across the franchise network throughout the U.S. and Canada. These actions, led by President and COO of PuroClean, Steve White, led to record growth amid the pandemic. Keeping with the corporate vision of servant leadership, strict branding guidelines, and world-class support to the communities they serve, the executive team kept the lines of communication open to ensure full support for all concerned. Through daily corporate briefings, check-ins, and weekly virtual happy hours, all designed to maintain strong execution and share the vision that PuroClean cares. The leadership team reinforced the corporate messages by implementing new virtual training courses, distributing a myriad of operational procedures, new marketing materials, providing ongoing virtual updates on the ever-changing COVID guidelines and procedures, and sharing copious corporate messages via eNewsletters and videos. All this, as the brand implemented work-from-home for the entire corporate team supporting the over 320 franchise offices, all working through quarantine, and subsequently, through the office reopenings. Franchise owners were supported and encouraged as they selflessly gave back, providing complimentary COVID cleanup services for their local fire departments, police stations, hospitals, and first responders. And when the companys largest event, the annual convention, was cancelled, over 150 teams hosting viewing parties showed up to celebrate their colleagues at the virtual Awards broadcast.

Earning Gold accolades from this years contributions, PuroCleans Marketing Department was awarded the Marketing Department of the Year for staying ahead of the rapidly changing parameters, going above and beyond to provide world-class support to their franchise network and customers throughout the communities they serve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ensuring all messaging was aligned with the CDC safety standards, the corporate culture, and branding, the team kicked into high gear to become an information hub, making daily calls to assess how COVID-19 was affecting the network and how best to support them. While the competition focused on selling services, PuroClean's Marketing team focused on its servant leadership culture and supporting the communities.

Working overtime, they rapidly produced resources to support the franchise network in effectively and safely providing COVID-19 cleaning services. The team provided critical resources to the more than 320 franchise locations throughout North America, implementing a virtual classroom for new franchise owner training with digital visuals. Since February 2020, the team released more than 45 marketing pieces and did not skip a beat in producing two quarterly editions of the company-branded HEARTBEAT magazine developed, updated, and distributed on time to support the entire franchise network.

In addition, this team created new content for blogs and social media; ongoing public relations campaigns; weekly internal eNewsletters and magazines; business development strategies; video marketing campaigns; online academy classes on COVID-19-specific marketing and safety training materials, biohazard procedures and guidelines, and external documents on connecting with insurance agents and municipalities.

Following in the Gold honors, PuroClean also earned praise for an addition to its recently updated award-winning website, developed by media partner, Bright Pink Agency, to incorporate a new franchise directory tool. This new website element combines several databases into one simple search system. While helping property owners throughout North America, faced with restoration and remediation issues in their homes and businesses, to find help 24/7/365, it simultaneously routes those incoming inquiries directly to the 320-plus franchise locations to efficiently bring in jobs, all while being designed to be user-friendly, flexible, and data-driven.

These international accolades showcase the strength of the PuroClean way, bringing innovation, solutions, and support during times of need to our franchise network, the communities they serve, and their business partners, said White. We are proud of these accomplishments and know that our corporate headquarters and marketing partners work closely together to develop strong systems to help our brand operate efficiently during these unprecedented times.

More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes from 63 nations and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of Stevie Award categories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process from July through early September.

Despite the unprecedented impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on organizations and working people worldwide, the number and quality of nominations we received in this years International Business Awards attest to the continued outstanding performance of many organizations, said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher. The commitment weve seen through these nominations to maintaining the success, health, and safety of employees, customers, and communities is truly impressive.

PuroClean is one of the leading restoration franchise companies in the nation. Each year, PuroClean performs thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada, providing restoration services from common to large-scale disasters.

Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

For more information on PuroClean, contact 800-775-7876 or visit http://www.PuroClean.com.

Known as the Paramedics of Property Damage, PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers. Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of more than 300 franchise offices across North America. PuroClean technicians are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures, while operating under a strict code of ethics. Each PuroClean office is independently owned and operated. For more information about PuroClean, contact 800-775-7876 or visit http://www.PuroClean.com; for franchise information, visit http://www.PuroCleanFranchise.com.

Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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Moisture in New Construction, Mold testing and inspection, mold,

If you keep moisture out of a building, you'll likely keep mold out as well, since mold requires a moist environment.

A dry building not only prevents mold outbreaks, but also creates a more pleasant, healthier environment. And, dry buildings are more durable, and will have fewer maintenance problems - so controlling moisture is truly a win-win for builders, owners, and occupants.

There are Several Excellent Strategies, to prevent New Construction Moisture and Mold Growth, here is an Excellent Checklist:

1) AllBuilding materials must be kept dry. They should be protected from the weather before they're installed.

2)The scheduling of the trades that install the roof and cladding, to prevent leaks and visible penetrations for leaks.

3)Exterior wall cavities should be properly insulated - insulation should completely fill the cavity to prevent the formation of convection cells within the wall that can negatively affect moisture and energy management. Mineral Wool insulation, or Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) which is a closed-cell, rigid foam board insulation, are better examples of insulation.

4) Avoid Placing Pipes in Exterior Walls, due to possible condensation and mold growth.

5)Wallboard should only be installed during the controlled phase of construction when the building envelope is enclosed.

6) Use of Dessicant Dehumidification, and Heat, to lower Relative Humidity values, and Vapor Pressure, in order to Dry Joint Compounds and other substrates more effficently.

7) Concrete Foundations and floors must be cured and dried.Uncured concrete introduces lots of moisture into a new building.

8)HVAC systems must be balanced throughout the building to avoid overcooling interior rooms, which can lead to Condensation and Mold growth.

9) Vent and exhaust Moist areas to Outside, such asCommercial lavatories and shower facilities.

10)Masonry block absorbs water, it should be covered with sheathing materials before EIFSs or other siding materials are applied. If there has been a significant amount of recent rain, be sure to allow enough time for the block to dry before being covered.

11)Exterior walls must be designed to incorporate a water-resistant barrier behind the cladding system, as well as an air barrier and thermal insulation.

12)ProperlyInstall Roof, Window and Door Flashings.Flashings should be installed around all roof lines, windows, and doors, ensuring that the water flows out of the building.

13)All roof penetrations, such as vent pipes and other HVAC-related piping, should be properly flashed and drained to ensure that water drains to a roof drain or sump, and away from the building - not into the building structure.

14)The grade around all buildings should slope away from the foundation. The first 10 feet of soil extending outward from the building should be pitched at a 5-percent grade, or 6 inches of fall in the first 10 feet. The slope should be checked every few years to make sure that the backfill has not settled.

15) Installperimeter drains, as rain andwater will be taken away from the base of the foundation, thereby keeping the foundation and basement dry.

16)Coat Vertical Foundation Walls on the Outside, with a Vapor Barrier.Cement, Concrete block and brickis porous and, without the protection of this type of barrier, water moving down the side of the foundation may be absorbed and make its way into the basement.

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Your nose isn't deceiving you - hotels are starting to pump smells into rooms. If you have a sensitive snout, avoid the worst offenders with these tips.

As an asthmatic, Sara Voorhees is always careful when she's on the road. A whiff of cologne or detergent can trigger an attack for a scent-sensitive traveler like her.

But lately, as travel companies have obsessively cleaned their cars, rooms, and seats, she's had to be extra cautious.

When she opened the door to a compact SUV she rented at the Philadelphia airport recently, a powerful soap odor wafted her way. It left her gasping for air.

"We kept the windows down and the air conditioning running on high for the first few minutes each time we started it," says Voorhees, a retired project manager. But the odor lingered.

If you find the smell in your rental car overpowering, make sure the air vents are set to bring in fresh air rather than recirculate.(Photo: AndreyPopov, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

If you think the risk of a coronavirus infection makes travel difficult, imagine how passengers like Voorhees feel. On the one hand, they could catch COVID; on the other, they might have an asthmatic attack or allergic reaction to the strong cleaners used obsessively to disinfect surfaces.

Travel companies once relied on fragrances to lift their profits. Now they're turning to smells to save their businesses. Only this time, instead of vanilla and floral scents, it's the harsh odors of bleach and detergent that greet customers in rental cars and hotel rooms. But travelers with scent sensitivities and allergies can protect themselves from these harsh odors with a few easy strategies.

Although it may be difficult to avoid all scents when you travel, you can take certain precautions before your next vacation or business trip.

"Reach out to any hotel, airline or place where you think you run the risk of long-standing exposure," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, a mold remediation company. "I have called several hotels ahead of time to find out what disinfecting product would be used in my hotel room."

Ask your airline what kind of chemical is being used in those electrostatic sprayers that have become common. The chemicals may actually turn out to be far less concentrated than household cleaners.(Photo: CHRIS RANK, Chris Rank)

Get as many specifics as you can, says Marilee Nelson, an environmental consultant and co-founder of Branch Basics, a cleaning product company. That's what she did before she flew recently. An airline representative told her it was using a hypochlorous acid electrostatic spray that is EPA-approved to kill pathogens. That worked for her.

She learned that the concentration of chlorine was one ten-thousandth of that in household bleach, and that it dissipated quickly. "Five minutes after spraying, it is odorless and safe for most people," she says.

Voorhees says she's started carrying a portable air purifier when she travels. On her next rental, she plans to hook it up to the USB outlet inside the rental car to see if that makes a difference.

The smells are too much for some travelers. Sunnye Sherman, a retired substitute teacher from Louisville, Kentucky, is avoiding travel. It is one thing for her to deal with the many hotel scents emanating from soaps and shampoos, causing nausea, sinus pain and migraines. But the cleaning products are even worse.

"Sometimes, Ive had to hold my breath as much as possible in the lobby and rush to the room, hoping I can breathe in there," she says.

Patricia Abreu, a pianist from Boston, has stayed off planes since the pandemic started.

"The new cleaning products are likely to irritate my airways," she says. "But since the filtration of the air in airplanes is also better than in most places, it might be OK unless we were to board right in the moments after the chemicals were sprayed."

Abreu wonders if enough travel companies are taking the problems of people like her into account.

Filtered face masks may help travelers with scent sensitivities protect their airways from the strong smell of cleaning supplies.(Photo: Liliboas/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"I cant say I am against all these cleaning regimes, despite my own physical reactions to the chemicals," she adds. "We want to be protected against COVID as much as possible, and for now that will mean more potential breathing problems for those with asthma and allergies."

When she travels, she'll wear a mask that can filter out the cleaning chemicals and she'll pack her medications and inhalers -- just in case a company overdoes it on the solvents.

The travel industry started spring cleaning after the coronavirus outbreak and never stopped. For example, United Airlines teamed up with Clorox on an initiative called "CleanPlus" to clean and disinfect its aircraft. Hertz introduced a 15-point Gold Standard Clean program, which includes disinfecting key contact areas like the steering wheel and door handles. And Hilton's CleanStay program includes a partnership with Lysol to clean high-touch areas at its hotels.

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"These old-school disinfectants are toxic and can cause irreversible diseases, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)," says Howard Lefkowitz, president of Germ Free Earth, a distributor of commercial disinfectants. The citrus and pine smell covers the "horrible" effects of the harsh cleaners.

"Sadly, weve grown accustomed to the smells of alcohol, bleach, and acids just as we used to be accustomed to smoke-filled rooms," he adds.

The travel industry's passion for perfuming is well-documented. In the past, hotels pumped artificial smells into their lobbies and rooms to boost profits. For example, guests at the Las Vegas Hilton spent 50%more time playing slot machines when it misted the air with a floral scent, according to Haha Lung and Christopher Prowants book Mental Dominance. A Washington State University study concluded that exposing shoppers to an orange scent made them spend 20% more than they otherwise would have.

To avoid catching other people's germs on your next flight, follow these steps to ensure you've properly disinfected your plane seat before take-off. USA TODAY

Clean the surfaces yourself. That's the advice ofBrooks Trotter, a physician who specializes in internal medicine in Grapevine, Texas. "You can wipe surfaces that have been cleaned with harsh chemicals, such as arm rests and tray tables, with non-toxic wipes," he says. "That will remove the chemicals."

Wash your hands. The extra cleaning can leave industrial solvents on high-touch areas such as door handles and TV remotes, says Ryan Steele, a Yale Medicine allergist and immunologist. "Frequent hand washing can help to quickly get these chemicals off of your skin and minimize your exposure," he says. If you can't get to the bathroom, he recommends minimizing contact with any cleaned surface.

If you see cleaning crews entering one area of an airport, such as a restroom, steer clear if you have an aversion to strong odors.(Photo: Maksym Belchenko/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Avoid areas that are being disinfected. For example, if you see that the bathroom is being cleaned in an airport, use a different one. "Understand your sensitivities and prepare for them," says Curtis White, chief technology officer of ViaClean Technologies, a biotech company that develops cleaning agents. "Most people with severe food allergies or severe reactions to environmental pollutants already are well-disciplined in avoidance and reaction to exposures."

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Chapter 5Global Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Regions

Chapter 6North America Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter 7Europe Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter 8Asia-Pacific Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter 9Middle East and Africa Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter 10South America Antifungal Coatings Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter 11Global Antifungal Coatings Market Segment by Types

Chapter 12Global Antifungal Coatings Market Segment by Applications

Chapter 13Antifungal Coatings Market Forecast by Regions (2020-2026)

Chapter 14Appendix

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