Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Green Cleaning Information and Products

Articles on Indoor Air Quality

 

Lecture on April 23, 2012, 7-9pm, at CT Center for Change in Ridgefield, CT with JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT

Did you Know that EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. These levels are of particular concern because it is estimated that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. By taking some simple steps you can reduce your risk for allergies, asthma  and chemical sensitivities related to indoor pollutants and improve your health and productivity. Remember, “if you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.”

• Learn how to use your 5 senses to identify IAQ problems
• Learn how to do an interior and exterior inspection of your home
  and/or work place
• Learn ways to improve the IAQ in your home and work environment
• Learn about Green cleaning protocols and products
• Learn why going fragrance free is so important

 

JoAnn's Experience with Indoor Air Quality and Green Cleaning:

JoAnn is in her 5th year of her position as the Tools For Schools (TFS) Coordinator for Westport Public Schools Tools for Schools Program. In this role, JoAnn oversees the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Management Program for the district. She coordinates the program for 8 schools assisting them with Green Cleaning protocols and products as well as walkthroughs at each building. JoAnn has lead the district to win a National EPA Excellence Award in 2010. Prior to this, JoAnn was the TFS Coordinator for Ridgefield Public Schools for four years. She also lead Ridgefield to win the National EPA Excellence Award in 2007. She ensures the sustainability of the program as well as provides excellent communication, consistency, education and accountability.

JoAnn is very committed to overall health and wellness and finds that Shaklee provides wonderful green cleaning and household products that are fragrance free. JoAnn is also committed to having a healthy indoor environment with good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and these products help in this arena.

 

Shaklee Products

The Shaklee products work very well and are fragrance free. They are also super concentrated so you dilute them to the strength you need and they last a long time and are cost effective.  There is a Get Clean Starter Kit which includes many of the products to try.  The Basic H organic super cleaning concentrate is what you use for the different strength dilutions, the Basic G is what you use for Germ Off areas that need more of a disinfecting potential like bathrooms, door knobs, etc.

Shaklee also has wonderful vitamins like their Vitalizer, immune system booster (Nutriferon) and Vivix which also helps with increasing energy and the immune system.

 If you would like to learn more about these products, about how to order, how to become a member and receive discounts and earning potential, please call JoAnn at 203-438-3050 or email her at jduncan@turningpointreiki.com. You can also look at the products on her website at www.jduncan.myshaklee.com.  

If you become a member, certain items are discounted and can be put on auto-ship. There are many levels of membership including: member, distributor and gold member. With each one you get free products when you join. If you would like to order without becoming a member and try the products for one month; there is a money back guarantee.  You can order them directly by going to her website at www.jduncan.myshaklee.com.

 

Articles on Indoor Air Quality

The following articles and newsletters were written by JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT for the Westport Public Schools Tools for Schools Program. However, this information is also applicable and helpful for the home.

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - January 2013

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - November 2012

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - April 2012

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - March 2012

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - February 2012

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - January 2012

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - December 2011

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - May 2011

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - March 2011

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - February 2011

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - January 2011

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - 2010

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - 2009

Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality - Did You Know - 2008

 

Additional Information from CT Department of Public Health and more

Green Cleaning Information for School Administrators, Staff, Parents

Indoor Air Quality Testing Should Not be the First Move

Tips for Teachers to Keep Your Classroom Clean and Healthy

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