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• Because homes are more airtight, the air in our homes can become polluted
• Home air pollution comes from cleaning and beauty products, smoke, dust, pet dander and some building materials.
• Home air pollution can cause people to develop allergies, feel tired, or develop other serious illnesses
• What are some ways to eliminate home air pollution?
Carbon Monoxide• Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas• Caused by incomplete burning of fossil fuel• Symptoms range from headaches to brain damage to death.
Radon• Radioactive
gas that occurs naturally in soil and rock
• Second leading cause of lung cancer
• Seeps into home through cracks in foundation.
Radon Detection
• Free home tests are available to check radon levels
• http://www.epa.gov/radon/radontest.html
• 1-800-SOSRADON
Mold or Mildew• Fungus that grows in
moisture and warmth (bathrooms, under carpet, in walls and ceilings, behind wallpaper)
• Causes allergies and other respiratory conditions.
Dehumidifier• Removes excess
moisture from the air that can cause mildew, molds, and musty odors
• Generally not needed if there is an air conditioner in the home.
Air That is Too Dry• May cause
asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and nosebleeds
• Causes static electricity, and split wood floors and furniture.