Here are 3 tips for improving air quality in your home from the Environmental Protection Agency.
1 - Source control. Eliminate individual sources of pollution....areas that contain asbestos can be sealed off or enclosed and gas stoves can be adjusted to decrease their emissions.
2 - Improved Ventilation. Heating and cooling systems don't usually bring fresh air into your home.
Open windows and doors, operate window or attic fans weather permitting or run a window air conditioner with the vent control open. Pollutant-emitting activities like painting, sanding, soldering or welding should be done outside.
3 - Air Cleaners. There are many types & sizes of air cleaners on the market from relatively inexpensive tabletop models to sophisticated whole house systems. Some air cleaners are highly effective while others are much less so. Air cleaners are not designed to remove gaseous pollutants.
A simple solution would be to try a house plant. There is some evidence that household plants can help remove significant quantities of pollutants from the air in your home. But, over watering plants can be detrimental to your home's air quality...damp soil can promote the growth of microorganisms.
Monday, December 28, 2009
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Hey Linda Cartwright!Send me your email and I'll send you all the info for the cruise!Good to hear from you after all these years! Pat Neely...meneelyman@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see that someone is reading my blog. Made my reservation today with Dawn the travel agent in Florida. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun. Has anyone contacted Mike Kunes to see if he's going to come? He's in a band called the Swamp Coolers now. Trying to talk Jan into coming but she doesn't want to leave her parents for very long as they are so frail.....
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