Home Healthy Home

7/25/2016 (Permalink)

Check list 

• Do you smoke in your home?
• Do your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate ventilation and exhaust fans?
• Do you change your air filters once a month?
• Is your gas fireplace and/or gas stove check yearly for emissions?
• Was your home built before 1978? If so, has it been check for lead-based paint?
• Do your bathrooms have carpet?

Causes of Indoor Air Pollution

• Asbestos building products when dislodged (no longer intact)
• Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, viruses and pet dander.
• Carbon Monoxide
• Formaldehyde found in pressure treated wood
• Lead (pre-1978 house paint)
• Nitrogen dioxide
• Particulates found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly ventilated areas
• Tobacco smoke
• Volatile organic compounds including household cleaning products, pesticides and aerosol propellants. 

The Trust about MOLD

Mold spores are everywhere in our environment and can enter homes easily. Most types of mold grow quickly if they have a water source, an organic food source and temperatures between 60 and 86 Fahrenheit.

An institute of Medicine study found excessive dampness indoors is a public health problem by encouraging growth of molds, dust mites and other organisms.

Control Moisture and Reduce Mold

• Correct any water leaks or standing water
• Remove standing water under cooling coils or air handling units.
• Replace washing machine hoses with steel mesh lines.
• Move large objects away from the walls to provide good air circulation.
• Use exhaust fans in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.

Cleaner Air Means a Healthier Home

Dirty ducts can circulate odors and contaminants like mold and irritating dust throughout the home. SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview uses a proven Portable Ventilation and Duct Cleaning System to examine ductwork and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.

Benefits of Cleaning Ducts & HVAC:

• Lowers indoor air pollution
• Reduces pet dander
• Eliminates offensive odors
• Restores peak operating condition
• Prolongs the life of your system