Increase Filtration with a DIY Filtered Box Fan
View full size DIY filtered box fan image and instructions here UPDATED 10/01/20 Air cleaners (also called air purifiers) can be...
Strategies for a Healthy Home Office or School Space
With COVID-19 still having an impact across the US and Canada, it is likely that working and schooling at home will continue for...
Stay Healthy During Wildfires
Wildfires not only cause extensive damage to forests and property, but they can also seriously impact health. The smoky and...
COVID-19: Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Home
Your home is the foundation for good physical and emotional health. Now that many people are finding themselves, and their...
Lessons from Florence Nightingale (part 3)
Florence Nightingale emphasized community and home as the third factor for health and healing. Modern life makes this challenging...
Lessons from Florence Nightingale (part 2)
Florence Nightingale’s world no longer exists but her insights are as true today as they were during her lifetime. She would...
Hayward Score Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? The COVID-19 virus has many similarities with the other corona-type viruses, plus those for the...
Hear from Bill Hayward: Make Healthy Home Choices – Boston Globe
Read what Hayward Score Founder and CEO Bill Hayward had to say in the Boston Globe in this excerpt from: Some building...
9 Easy Things to Help Take Control of Your Indoor Air Quality
Whether you own or rent, are in a home for a short time or it is your “forever” home there are simple, inexpensive things you...
Radon Awareness Month: Radon Testing
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after...
“Clean” Shouldn’t Smell!
It might surprise you to learn that the only thing you should smell when something is clean is NOTHING. A home that is both...
Cook Up a Healthier New Year!
The new year is a great time to start practicing new, and healthier, habits and the kitchen is a great place to start! For many...
Cleaning up After a Wildfire
Health risks don’t end when the wildfires are contained. Even when you can safely return to your home or the air is good...
What Chemicals are in Your Dust?
People tend to think that household dust is merely an unsightly nuisance… However, what we call “dust” is really a...
Quick Tips for a Healthy Dorm Room
Heading back to college? Here are some tips on keeping a healthy dorm room! Thinking about indoor air quality is probably not the...
Houses are filled with chemical additives. Here’s how to find...
From the Washington Post (8/1/2019) By Roy Furchgott It is nearly impossible to avoid chemical additives in your home — they...
After the Flood: What Should You Do About “Minor” Water Damage?
‘Tis the season for summer storms. After a flurry of hurricanes in the Mexican Gulf, Tropical Storm Barry has led to flooding,...
Heal Your Home (and Yourself)
Hayward Score’s Bill and Adriana Hayward are featured in the July/August issue of HauteLiving SF! Read about how their...
The Health Impact of Scented Candles
For many people, home decor wouldn’t be complete without scented candles. But these ubiquitous home items have a darker...
Finding a Healthy Rental: 10 Things To Look For!
Moving is stressful enough without having to worry whether conditions in your newly rented home might impact your health. While...
Asthma Season is Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
When your child has asthma, it’s rough. Every changing season can play havoc with their symptoms, as climate change shifts...
6 Steps to Minimize Dust at Home
Dust is a common sight in any home, and it naturally gathers on top of shelves, tables, or counters as the days pass. It can be...
Managing Asthma Through Integrated Pest Management
Pests: A Common Asthma Trigger Pests can range from a nuisance to a serious health concern. They can carry disease-causing...
Preparing for Wildfire Season
In many parts of the United States, especially California, wildfires pose a significant threat. What was once a four-month fire...
Ask an Expert: Asbestos
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by a reader to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes...
Why Bother With a Clean Crawlspace?
While not as sexy as solar panels on the roof or a remodeled bathroom, a clean crawlspace can significantly increase the...
Ask An Expert: Mold Color
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes and...
Lead Dust Testing Outside?
Dust Settling on Outside Patio or Furniture? I was sitting on my porch in San Francisco watching kids play on the wooden deck and...
Ask An Expert: Duct Cleaning
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes and...
Vacuuming Isn’t One Size Fits All
When it comes to vacuuming, one size does not fit all. But how to choose a vacuum cleaner appropriate for your household...
Healthy Tips for Better Sleep
Did you know that one-third of your life is spent sleeping? Sleep ultimately makes you happier, healthier, and safer. According...
A Mother’s Fight for a Healthy Home
I’m Dr. Adriana Hayward, and I am a survivor of an experience that I think every mother should be aware of. Even as a doctor...
Is Your Dishwasher Impacting Your Indoor Air Quality?
The short answer is yes. Unbelievably, the labor-saving device that we count on to get dishes, glasses, pots, and pans clean...
Decluttering for a Healthy Home
Tidying is having a(nother) moment right now in part due to Marie Kondo’s new show on Netflix. The new show has pushed people...
The Great Construction Dust Up
Construction dust can be a real nuisance. Few activities add as much dust to a home as a construction. Even minor remodelling...
The Basics of What Makes a Home Healthy
At Hayward Score, we often get asked: “What makes a home healthy?”. The truth is this can be a complicated question to...
Stormy Outdoors, Sick Indoors
Cold, stormy days may keep the family indoors – sometimes even without power! While it may be a great day to catch up...
Minimize Moisture Indoors During the Winter
Thanks to Jeff May, May Indoor Air Investigations LLC for some of the content in our post. Winter Moisture Minimizing Tip #1:...
Choosing The Right Air Filter For Your Furnace
The Best Ways to Keep Air in Your Home Clean One of the best ways to keep the air in your home clean is to use high-efficiency...
The Truth About Scented Candles
The Impact of Fragranced Products For many people, home wouldn’t be the same without scents from candles, room sprays,...
Is Indoor Air Worsening Your Asthma?
What is Asthma? Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for...
Christmas Tree Chemicals You Didn’t Know About
While your Christmas tree probably doesn’t need a warning label – bringing either a real or artificial Christmas tree...
Breathing Well During Wildfire Season
Reviewed: September 29, 2019 In many parts of the United States, wildfires can cause widespread damage and impact health. The...
Stormy Outside, Sick Inside: How to Stay Healthy During a Storm
Cold, stormy days may keep the family indoors – sometimes even without power! While it may be a great day to catch up on...
Our Homes, Our Health: A Positive Energy Podcast!
It’s normal these days to pay attention to what we eat. But what about the steady diet of air we breathe and soak ourselves...
Could cleaning be impacting your breathing?
For many people, a clean house equals a healthy house. But could cleaning actually be impacting your health in a negative way?...
Ask an Expert: Getting Rid of “New” Construction Smell
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by a reader to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes,...
Staying Healthy This Winter, Starting With Your Home
Reviewed: November 19, 2019 Did you know? Americans spend most of their time indoors, especially during the winter. Research...
Toxic Black Mold: The Truths (and Myths)
Reviewed: November 7, 2019 Some truths and myths about “toxic black mold”. We believe the best starting point for a...
Skip the Softener
Reviewed: November 7, 2019 Fabric softeners come with a lot of promises – soft, fresh-smelling clothes, free of static and...
Cleaning up After A House Fire
Updated: November 7, 2019 The immediate life-safety concerns about fire are obvious and frightening, but what many don’t...
Air Pollution: Our Bodies Feel the Difference
"The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing." This was the headline for a recent article in Science News....
Must Watch Advice: What to do Post-Flooding
This video from HUD featuring Claudette Reichel, Professor, Housing Studies at Louisiana State University offers some of the best...
Beyond Flooding: What to do About “Minor” Water Damage
Even if your home has been spared from acute flooding, what seems like “minor” water damage from leaks and other...
Power Out? Use Generators with Caution!
In the wake of disasters, people who lose electricity often turn to fuel-powered devices to cool or heat their homes or cook...
Pregnant Women and Children Most at Risk from Exposure to Flame...
You may love nothing more than relaxing on the sofa after a long day or curling up on your mattress to sleep at night....
Ozone 101
Recently, a lot of “ozone air purifiers” have appeared on the market. They promise a safe and effective way to clean...
The Facts About Ozone
Using ozone to purify the air – for reducing odors, chemicals, and even mold and mycotoxins (as some insist) – continues to...
Chemicals in Your Household Dust May Be Linked to Obesity
Some chemicals in household dust may lead to obesity, according to a new study by a team of scientists from Duke University and...
Research shows Owners’ and Renters’ Healthy Home Concerns
Yesterday we mentioned research by the Joint Center for Housing Studies (2016) that explored what caused people to think that...
Study Reveals What Brings Healthy Home Issues Top of Mind
A 2016 research study from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University explored healthy home concerns...
Remodeling’s Next Big Trend: Fresh Air
According to Maria Mendez writing for Remodeling, the next big trend in home remodeling might be one that homeowners...
Clean Doesn’t Smell!
What do you think clean smells like? Lemons? Tropical bouquets? Ocean breezes? Bleach? Here is what clean should really smell...
Can plants clean your indoor air? Not really.
Edited: November 7, 2019 While some green plants may help you breathe easier by making your space a little cheerier, they do...
Dispelling Mold Myths
The internet is loaded with information about mold from hundreds of different sources. If you have done your due diligence and...
Are You Feeding Your House Mold?
Nobody intentionally wants to encourage house mold growth! But you may be doing things that not only lets mold sneak into your...
Make How you Cook as Healthy as What you Cook
For many people, cooking “healthfully” means choosing hormone-free dairy products, organic vegetables, and beef raised...
Is Your House Making You Sick?
The symptoms most commonly reported by those affected by a “sick house” are many and varied, depending on the sensitivity of...
5 More Things to Improve Home Health Today!
Since you spend about 90% of your time indoors, the air you breathe inside is really important - especially if someone in your...
5 Things to Improve Home Health Today!
The air you breathe is as important as the food you eat to keeping your body and mind healthy. There are lots of easy things you...
Avoiding Endocrine Disruptors in your Home
Many people are aware of the benefits of keeping what they eat and drink free of chemicals, including pesticides, mercury, and...
Keep Healthy Home Fires Burning
For many people, a bright, crackling, wood fire is as much a part of the fall and winter season as hot apple cider and a cozy...
Resolve to Make your Home Healthier in 2017
Resolve to Make Your Home Healthier in 2017 The new year is the time when many people make resolutions to get healthier. In...
did you know
Indoor air can be 5x more polluted than outside affecting allergies, asthma, concentration, sleep quality and more.
