There are many factors that are capable of affecting the quality of air found within the home. Your home is where you feel most comfortable, so why not make sure it’s also the safest place for you and your family? The reality we face is that there are many dangerous particles and toxins in the air we breath while inside our own houses. By following some of the simple steps we outline in our short videos, you can help insure that the air you and your family breathes is clean. Take a moment to search through these posts to see the small changes you can make in your home that can add up to a lifetime of health and cleaner air.
Air Pollution
Indoor air quality is affected by many types of pollutants. Burning fuels such as wood releases particulate matter and soot into the air. Exposure to smoke can aggravate many health issues like asthma, bronchitis, and lung disease. Noxious gases such as carbon monoxide are issues in homes, causing death when exposed to high levels. Cooking over high temperatures may cause PAHs to be released into the air and into food, damaging kidneys and livers. Improper ventilation can lead to increased levels of radon in basements, a radioactive gas known as the second-leading cause of lung cancer.