subject: Venting Your Home for Health [print this page] Start with good ventilation if indoor air quality is important to you. The number of pollutants in the air these days including pollen, mold spores, radon and even carbon monoxide the likelihood of avoiding all of them is darn near impossible. You can thank wet carpet, air fresheners, wood products your furniture is made of and even pets for contributing to this indoor pollution.
This build up of indoor pollution will cause symptoms like dry eyes, mysterious headaches, unexplained dizziness and can be identified by a number of indoor signs.You can easily spot the makings of indoor pollution if your windows and walls are building up condensation repeatedly. These are signs of poor ventilation.. Maybe the most simple way of identifying pollution is by noticing a stuffy unusual smell that doesn't go away. One way or another these are good ways to diagnose your potential indoor air quality dilemma. Another way to test for wrong air quality is by using the radon test. Try buying a very affordable radon test kit which will alert you to radon gases circulating your home. You can have a reasonably lower level of radon in your home and not have it affect your health, however the test will help you diagnose if the gas has reached a dangerous level.
These days smoking of cigarettes has been banned in all public places in most western countries and with good reason.Science has proven that smoking is dangerous to every one of us by second hand exposure. Smoking in the home? Now is the time to stop. Let's take the lead from our government and end your smoking indoors. Your lungs and your youngsters will certainly thank you. Now your bathroom is another source for indoor air pollution caused by a build up of moisture. You may not know this but adequately ventilating your bathroom can cut down on air pollution and save money on early repairs caused by moisture damage.
If you make sure all areas of your home are properly ventilated you will be one step closer to healthier air and a heavier wallet in the long run. Don't wait another day to improve the quality of air with your home, start today!
