The Impact of Air Exchange on Health

In the 1970s America had an energy crisis. And so we started building tighter homes, and every decade we come out with new ways to build tighter and tighter homes. So now if I take a breath in a 1950s home versus a 2023 home, I'm probably more likely to be inhaling a ton more particulate than before. If you exhale 39 million particles of bacteria every time you exhale, those particles are going to stay with you because there's no air exchange.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/548michaelrubino

Michael Rubino (IG: @themichaelrubino) is an air quality expert and wellness advocate, helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health.

He is the founder and CEO of HomeCleanse (formerly known as All American Restoration), a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality.

Michael is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments.

Today, you’ll learn all about mold in the home and how to remove it safely & effectively.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is mold?
Is mold always visible to the naked eye?
How to fix mold problems in your home
The top symptoms of mold exposure
Not all molds are created equal
The most toxic molds to be aware of
Is mold on food dangerous to consume?
How mold, mold spores, and mycotoxins work
Why mold became a problem in newer homes
What does ERV & HRV mean?
How to increase ventilation in your home
Is using a humidifier safe?
HVAC systems can be a massive mold problem
What is a MERV rating?
Get your air ducts cleaned regularly
Simple steps to clean your HVAC
The most effective air purifier
Water and moisture make mold grow
The dust test vs. air test for mold
Budget friendly tips to fix mold in your home
The dust test kit
What to look for in a mold remediation company
The process of properly removing mold from your home
Tips for navigating insurance
Can you live in your home during mold remediation?
How Michael and his team protect themselves in a moldy home
Using natural products to remove mold
Should you clean mold in your shower or hire someone?
HomeCleanse + other product recommendations
How to assess which items in your home can be cleaned of mold
Recommendations for testing mold in your body
Natural ways to detox mold from the body
Advice for traveling and dealing with mold
The challenge with front loader washing machines
How to clean your dishwasher filter
Bathroom shower solutions for mold
Hidden mold exposures in your kitchen
How often should you do the dust test?
Common molds in different locations
How Michael got interested in mold

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