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Setting up your newborn’s nursery

Setting up a nursery is probably one of the most crucial points of preparation for your newborn. This room is imperative to their early development. Here are just a few things to include in your child’s nursery so that you can be ready when they decide to make their grand entrance. Stock Up on Essentials […]

Pets and Indoor Air Quality: Pets Can Benefit from Venta Too

Indoor air quality not only affects people but also impacts our pets’ wellbeing. Respiratory Health in Pets Airborne particles in the home can be linked to respiratory disease in some pets, according to a recent study. Indoor air pollutants such as dust, allergens, mold, pollen, smoke, and other irritants that affect respiratory health in humans can […]

Not All Humidifiers are Created Equal

When it comes to over-humidification, the dangers go beyond saturated floors and furniture. We talk quite a bit about how Venta Airwashers will not over-humidify, but what are the real dangers of over-humification? Just as dry, under-humidified spaces are a hazard to our health, over-humidified air can be just as dangerous. The natural humidification process […]

How to Minimize Allergic Reactions Indoors in the Winter

With fall upon us and leaves on the ground, we are safe from allergies until next spring, right? With fall upon us and all the leaves on the ground, that means that we are safe from allergies until next spring, right? The answer is both yes and no. The harsh winter weather keeps us locked […]

Healthy Indoor Air Quality is Obtainable

The need to limit outdoor air pollution is a critical topic and indoor air quality is no different. Explore the impact of indoor air pollution in six common spaces. We spend roughly ninety percent of our lives indoors whether that be at home, at school, or in the office. That is a great deal of […]

Understanding the Connection Between Eczema and Air Quality

Air quality plays an important role when it comes to understanding eczema. Dry skin and allergens can aggravate those experiencing the condition. Many adults who have allergies or asthma at one point had eczema when they were children. What begins often during infancy, eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people and is […]

Helpful or Harmful? How Some Humidifiers Can Make You Sick

Studies have shown that some humidifiers can actually be making you sick. Learn how to avoid these and which humidifiers to choose for healthier breathing. For millions of people across the US, humidifiers are a winter season necessity. Cold, dry air can have detrimental effects on your health and wellness, not to mention how it […]

Why Your Child Needs an Asthma Action Plan for the School Year

Back to school season can be a tough time for students who suffer from asthma. We’re covering why your child needs an asthma action plan this year. As we mentioned in a previous blog post, air quality in schools and classrooms can be less than comfortable. Many schools across the country do not have updated […]

Students and Teachers Deserve Healthy Air Quality in Classrooms

With plenty of research and studies on air quality’s effect on office work performance, shouldn’t we be focusing on our classroom environments too? It’s a hot topic: cognitive function and air quality. Several studies have been conducted to show work performance varies when indoor air conditions are changed. Overwhelming evidence revealed that air quality does indeed affect […]

What to Do if Your Pet is Causing Your Allergic Reactions

Our pets are our best friends, but are they causing you to feel miserable? We’re covering the ways your pet could be the source of your allergies. It’s a dreaded piece of news: you’re allergic to cats and dogs. If you’ve ever been told you have pet allergies, you’re most likely not actually allergic to […]

Why You Need to Worry About Air Quality for Your Baby

Healthy indoor air quality is important for your overall wellness and especially for a newborn. How can you ensure air quality is healthy for your baby? Dry air can be detrimental to a baby’s sensitive skin and indoor air pollutants like mold and dust can contribute to breathing problems. We’re covering the reasons why air quality should […]

Feeling at Home as a Military Family: Venta Partners with NMFA

Venta and the National Military Family Association are teaming up to help military families feel at home for the holidays. Here at Venta, we are dedicated to helping families live healthier lives with better indoor air quality. This holiday season, we’re thrilled to collaborate with the National Military Family Association in creating a simple guide […]

Seven Ways to Tackle Fall Allergies So You Can Enjoy the Outdoors

Don’t let fall allergies get in the way of enjoying the best seasonal outdoor activities like apple picking, hayrides, and hiking. Fall has so many great activities to look forward to like hiking in gorgeous parks, attending fall festivals, visiting farms for apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes and the list goes on. All of […]

The Back to School Allergies and Asthma Guide for Your Kids

It’s back to school season, don’t let allergies and asthma get in the way! Follow our guide on being prepared to face allergies and asthma at school. When it seems like summer was just getting started, it’s suddenly back to school season again. Whether you’re looking forward to sending your kids back to school or not, […]

Baby Steps: How to Keep a Healthy Home for Your Little Ones

New parents face many concerns when they have a baby. We examine a few ways you can make sure your home is the healthiest for your newborn. The first few years of life with a baby is full of surprises, love, and can certainly be a little bit stressful at times. Providing a picture-perfect environment […]

Six Ways to Monitor Your Child’s Air Quality at School

As health and safety are primary concerns in schools, it is no wonder that initiatives are being taken to improve the air quality in schools across the US. In 2011, the United States Department of Education introduced a Green Ribbon Schools award that honors schools and districts that are making changes in reducing our ecological […]