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In addition to having
your air ducts cleaned your family can do things to control air pollution
and biological pollutants in your home. Here are some tips compiled from
publications of the Environmental Protection Agency, Consumer Product
Safety Commission, and the American Lung Association:
1. Never use a gas oven to heat your
home.
2. Never cook with charcoal inside
your home.
3. Make sure wood or coal stoves are
vented to the outside and that the exhaust systems don't leak.
4. Confine cigarette smoke to one
room, equip that room with an air cleaner, and open a window or run an
exhaust fan for extra ventilation.
5. Fix water leaks or seepage
problems and replace water damaged wallboard or other materials to prevent
mold growth.
6. Wash your bedding often in hot
water to reduce dust mites.
7. Throw out any water-damaged
carpets, drapes, stuffed toys, upholstered furniture, and ceiling tiles
unless they can be thoroughly steam cleaned or washed in hot water and
dried.
8. Remove and replace wet insulation.
9. Keep shower curtains clean and
install bathroom exhaust fans to exhaust moisture.
10. Clean refrigerator and humidifier
drain pans.
11. Change or clean heating and air
conditioning filters on a timely basis.
12. Do not mix chemical
cleaners. Especially, never mix cleaners containing bleach with
ammonia products.
13. Provide ample ventilation when
using paint, varnish, solvents, oven cleaner, or other chemicals.
14. Have window or wall
air-conditioning units cleaned and serviced regularly.
Remember with only a small effort
on your part, and the assistance of the experts at your local duct
cleaning company, you can ensure that your whole family breathes safe,
clean and healthy air. |
