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Stop Runny Noses in Daycare Centers with Radiant Floor Heating

Radiant floor heating for daycare centers are ideal to combat sickness, allergies, and keep the little ones care warm and comfortable ... all while saving energy!

How does Radiant Heating make a Healthier Daycare Center?

1. Radiant heating does not blow air around, circulating mold, bacteria, viruses, dust, and other indoor air pollution.

a. Reduces sickness by decreasing the spread of germs.
b. Minimize asthma attacks.
c. Significantly decrease allergic reactions from dust, mold, and other contaminates.

2. Eliminates dangerous combustion sources, such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, and wood.

a. Reduce fire hazards – most electric radiant floor heating products do not carry a risk of fire.
* Note: Check for UL listing.
b. No carbon monoxide emissions.

3. Keep Children Comfortably Warm from the Ground Up

a. Hot air rises, so most daycare centers must keep heaters at uncomfortably high temperatures to try to keep the children warm near the ground.
b. Keeping babies and children warm and comfortable where they play and walk is only possible with radiant floor heating.
c. When children stay warm, there are less runny noses, too.

In addition to the above-listed reasons to use radiant floor heating in your daycare or childcare facility, you can rest easy that you are using an environmentally friendly product.

When choosing a radiant floor heating company for your system, make sure to check:

1. Are they UL-listed?
2. Does it produce any EMR? (electromagnetic radiation known to cause cancer and a host of other health problems)
3. Are they environmentally friendly and energy-efficient systems?
4. Can systems be installed under all of your floor coverings?
5. Are installation services or DIY support available?
6. What is the lead-time?
7. Do they offer customized quotations based on your exact floor plan and needs?
8. Is installation difficult?
9. Is it a maintenance-free system?
10. Will I have to worry about floor buildup?

Above all, be sure to shop around to make certain that you have chosen the correct company. Ask for references if you are uncertain about a company.

Radiant floor heating is just one of several options to help make your daycare center healthier and safer. Be sure to check for other benefits of being an environmentally-friendly facility, such as tax breaks, grants, and special listings to help market your business.

For more information about safety and indoor air quality:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Air Quality Division - http://www.epa.gov/iaq/

Underwriters Laboratories - http://www.ul.com/

Indoor Air Quality Association - http://www.iaqa.org/

About the Author:
Ingrid Weir is a member of an elite team of electric radiant floor heating professionals. Being a mother, herself, Ingrid prides herself in researching healthy and eco-friendly ways to raise and support her children and help others do the same.

Ingrid Weir
For more information on Speedheat® electric radiant floor heating systems for under tile, carpeting, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, area rugs, and more, please visit www.speedheat.us.

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