Before the next wave of heat hits your neighborhood, take the time to test your indoor air quality.
Pollen counts are always getting worse, and when you have rude neighbors, you might never know when their smoking habits will interfere with your ability to breathe. Before the next wave of heat hits your neighborhood, take the time to test your indoor air quality. Here’s a look at how to do it.
Mold
Mold is no joke. Many people have allergies to this common household pest. So if you or anyone in your family is sensitive to the presence, then you will need to be careful. Water damage or standing water in the roof, outside your home, or even in humidifiers can be prime places for mold growth to get out of control. One way to deal with this indoor air quality problem is to seek help from a mold tester who know what signs they’re looking for when they come to your home. Since mold likes to hide, you’ll often smell it before you can see it. Mustiness is another dead giveaway – so don’t be afraid to invest in a testing kit before help arrives.
Radon
Although you would expect mold and mildew to sprout in your home, you might not think that radon can be a threat. Cracks in walls, floors, siding, and foundations can allow radon gases to enter your home and make everyone inside sick without any apparent cause. Radon test kits can help you determine whether this is affecting your indoor air quality. Collecting a quick sample is the way to get the ball rolling, which will be forwarded to a specialized lab for further testing.
Other Contaminants
Mold and radon aren’t the only pollutants you need to be on guard for this summer. There are other contaminants that can threaten your family and pets. Volatile organic compounds can leech off of paint on your walls, staining treatments on your hardwood floors, and many other items inside your home that you would dismiss as unworthy of your time or concern. But if you always feel dizzy, tired, or nauseous, then this could be why. Get an indoor air quality monitor and use it to find out if that is why.
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