Especially in households with active children - warm summer days can mean to and from abroad a lot of inputs and outputs. In addition, with pleasant temperatures at night many people enjoy the windows open to fresh air offered by the evening air and cooler temperatures. This will surely save wear cooler air conditioning / swamps, not to mention the electricity and gas bills.
In addition, changes caused in the temperature inside the house can cause a flow of dust, pollen, dust the frequent opening and closing of doors and windows - and if you have pets, ticks and fleas. What are some suggestions for maintaining the air quality in your home this summer because of them? Some specific tips for the American Lung Association included below.
Tips overall air quality.
• Use air filters to remove contaminants and allergens from the air. Change air filters at least once every 1-3 months.
• Carpets can intercept allergens and dust, which, if it is interrupted, are released into the air. Vacuum often to remove these threats.
• Bathrooms, kitchens and basements, too much moisture. A simple way to reduce the moisture in a given space is to open a window or turn on the exhaust fan.
• A carbon monoxide (CO) is used to detect the toxic CO gas. CO detectors should be installed on each floor near the sleeping area.
• Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that has been found to cause cancer. A radon text kit is the only way to detect radon. Every home should be tested.
• automobiles, motorcycles, lawn mowers and gas pollute the air and emit carbon monoxide, which can cause serious damage. They lead not cars, motorcycles, lawn mowers or gas in the garage when the garage door is closed.
• If you have pets inside and outside the home, try limiting disposal areas. In addition, pets are bathed regularly.
Unidentified allergens or chemical reaction
If you believe there is something more than sneezing, coughing and / or sneezing among family members at home, because there is a possibility that someone with a more volatile organic compounds or allergic reaction to (VOCs) that are released when a number use of household cleaning products at home. Known that volatile organic compounds, which can be dangerous to people sensitive products may cause shortness of breath, headaches or other types of the above reactions produce.
Include identifying volatile organic compounds such as the release of products, but are not limited to: spray aerosol products, such as health, beauty and cleaning products; Air fresheners; Bleach; Detergent and liquid; Chemical Cleaning; Carpet and upholstery cleaning; Furniture and furniture polish; and oven cleaners.
The best way to know whether one or more of these elements is "contaminated" air in your home and cause allergic symptoms is to stop using it. To identify the specific perpetrators, select an object to both remove and wait a few days to see if there is any significant improvement or elimination of symptoms.
For more information on the conservation of air quality in the home now and throughout the year, please visit lung.org your references to "fresh air". The Ministry of Health of the State of Nevada has a brochure on the entire line of appeared in relation to maintaining a healthy home. This brochure is in health.nv.gov/Healthy%20Homes/HH_Resource_Booklet.pdf.
Kathleen Riggs is the master of housekeeping at the Utah State University Extension Iron County. Questions or comments may be sent to or call 435-586-8132 kathleen.riggs@usu.edu.
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