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Category: Mold-Mildew - Topic: Mold And Air Quality

We are affected by our environment, especially the air we breath. A circumstance that escape most people's awareness is that we breath from the same air source whether we are indoors or outdoors; what distinguishes the air we breath indoors is that our lifestyles and family activities directly influence indoor air quality.

To reduce indoor pollution might be easier than you might think; stop smoking indoors, and second hand smoke will not be harmful to non-smoking children and others. Also, if possible, keep pets outside and away from those sensitive to danders and animal hair. If you can afford it, put up an ionic air purifier, or a basic air filter to remove particles from the air.

Before investing in a home, find out if asbestos, or radon gas is in the air in any measurable amounts. These two pollutants are extremely dangerous and must be ruled out as in the air you breath.

Air filters are especially important if family members suffer from allergies or asthma. Removing pollen and spores can decrease the triggering materials from household air. The indoor air quality erodes because of the sealing construction of modern homes; decreasing air flow and dampness is a protective factor to the construction of your home, but has the consequence of inhibiting dilution of indoor air with fresh air. Examination of a volume in indoor air will reveal the suspension of microorganisms,dust, viruses, mold and spores. It takes hours for these suspended particles to settle to the ground, and will be inhaled by home occupants. At any given time you will find thousands of particles floating in the air. Because they are light enough to float and move with the airflow, they are also small enough to be inhaled.

To protect against potentially harmful airborne contaminants, consider buying an air filter, cleaning the surfaces of funtiture, and keep your home well ventilated.

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