Air Quality in Your Home
The Asthma Society of Canada estimates that three million Canadians suffer from asthma and that includes 12 % of all children! Indoor pollutants are the suspects; the consequences of not dealing with these toxins can be serious, and sad to say, deadly. It’s important to try to reduce, or better yet, eliminate the sources of poor air quality indoors. Sometimes indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air has become!
Most culprits causing unclean air are invisible. Rugs and fabrics, vinyl and plastic, paint, pressed wood, and even cleaning products themselves, all release volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) into the air you breathe. Dust mites, house dust, animal dander, mould spores, and pollen, float around the house giving your respiratory system its share of work to do to try and keep you healthy.
To protect yourselves from the hazards of cigarette smoke, ensure that no one smokes inside your dwelling. Second-hand smoke is lethal.
Try to avoid having carpeting, do vacuum frequently, and leave your outdoor footwear at the door.
It’s possible to minimize the pollution through good ventilation such as fans, air exchangers, and air filtration. Simply opening the windows, when you can, allows fresh air to replace stale air.
Cultivate some lovely plants to be your buddies in the all important oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange!
Salt crystal lamps and copper coils reduce the effects of radiation coming off the computer, television, and other electronic devices. Place a few strategically around your home.
Now you can breathe easier knowing you’re doing all you can to keep the air in your home fresh, clean, and healthy!
