Unfortunately it is hard to escape the current epidemic gripping the world, as we are all at risk and worried as rightly so. COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus, but an emerging surprising effect is it's impact on air pollution.

It’s no surprise that cleaning products contain toxic chemicals – they have to in order to do what we expect such as unclogging a drain. Cleaning products are everywhere including furniture, dishes, clothes, windows and even the air. They help us fight against germs and dirt but can actually make things worse. So how damaging are your cleaning products to your health?

An effective ventilation system is an essential part of any home or business premises. Ventilation refers to any system that allows air to flow and move between the inside and outside of a property, providing fresh air for the occupants.

2019 saw a big year of change and this didn’t escape the rental market, amendments in legislation now mean more risks for landlords. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act that came into force in March 2019, if landlords are found in breach of this act, then they can be taken to court and even prosecuted. 2020 could see further changes to these legislations so be aware! However, in light of the most recent changes we’ve put together 20 tips for 2020.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the air quality within and around buildings and structures. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to sick building syndrome, asthma, headaches, reduced productivity and impaired learning in schools. Therefore, the effect of not having good indoor air quality in the home is dramatic but what are the major indoor air pollutants?

Being a landlord holds many responsibilities; gas and fire safety, ensuring efficient water facilities and responding to any issues that surround these responsibilities, such as call-outs and repairs. However, one factor which may not be high on the radar is radon gas. Unfortunately, radon gas still remains a mystery to most but it certainly doesn’t make it any less dangerous.

Mould grows when there is excess moisture in a property that has nowhere to escape and builds up into damp and then allows mould to grow. Mould grows best in damp and poorly ventilated areas and reproduces by making spores. In this article we explore the best methods of killing mould.

Blossom Street in Manchester is the latest phase of town houses and apartments to benefit from EnviroVent MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems.

The term ‘rogue landlord’ is widely understood in the lettings industry to describe a landlord who knowingly flouts their obligations by renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable. With today’s fast paced lifestyle and access to social media it’s now easier than ever to get a bad reputation.

We all know winter is a pretty miserable time, the weather is against us and after the excitement of Christmas there’s not much to look forward to other than summer. Winter also tends to exasperate existing issues, cracks and leaks worsen and we put our boilers through their paces. Winter is also the worse time for condensation which also means issues such as damp and mould plague our homes.

Just how much do you think you know about ventilation? Do you know what type of fan an axial fan is? Or how about the abc's of building regulations? We've put together a fun interactive quiz to test your knowledge!

EnviroVent has welcomed the recent report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians which demonstrates that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries.