Your home should be the place where you feel the most comfortable. When poor air quality is negatively affecting your quality of life, you can take steps to solve the problem. Carbon monoxide, radon and mold are dangerous and can also cause health issues for you and your family. The best ways to improve the air quality in your home is to identify and eliminate these indoor pollutants.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the most dangerous air pollutant that may be contaminating your home. The by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide is produced by devices such as a stove and should be properly vented outdoors. Because CO is a colorless and odorless gas, a carbon monoxide detector is the best way to test for this pollutant. If CO is detected, the device will sound an alarm. Because carbon monoxide can result in death, take an alarm seriously. If you detect a CO leak in your home, you should evacuate immediately and call the fire department.
Radon
This radioactive gas, which is also colorless and odorless, stems from the natural breakdown of rock and soil and can contaminant your home. Radon is extremely dangerous and is known to cause lung cancer. To test for radon, you can purchase a radon specific detector. There are radon fans that can help you remove the pollutant from your home. To be safe, it’s best to contact a professional to help you with the process.
Mold
Mold is a pollutant that grows in damp spaces and is commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens. There are many health issues such as asthma that can be exacerbated by having mold in your home. Luckily, there are several ways to treat mold. Because you can see this fungus, you can clean it thoroughly with ammonia. Having a professional install proper ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms can also help prevent mold from forming in the home.
Indoor pollutants can cause serious health risks. For professional help with the detection and removal of indoor pollutants in your McKinney, Frisco or Allen home, contact Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning and Heating.
