Indoor Air Quality Testing

Clean air is healthy air. However, according to the EPA the air within your home may be more hazardous than the car fumes, smoke, and pollution that you breathe in on a daily basis outside your home. People who are exposed to this type of air pollution, particularly small children and the elderly, are at a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases.
Problems that plague the home and lead to poor air quality include:
• Dust mites
• Pet dander
• Mildew
• Radon
• Carbon monoxide
• Tobacco smoke
• Poor ventilation
Dust mites and pet dander
Both dust mites and pet dander can lead to severe allergies with symptoms including wheezing, red puffy eyes, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. Reducing the effects of these hazards can be accomplished by frequent vacuuming and dusting of the home, as well as replacing air vents on schedule to help regulate the flow of clean air into each room.
Mildew
Mildew can cause a range of unfortunate ailments including fever, rash and nausea. If you suspect that you have a mildew problem it is best to call in a professional who can detect mildew levels in your home. Often your insurance agent can help rid the home of mildew with minimal cost to you.
Radon
Radon is a colorless, odor-less radioactive gas that is formed from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. High levels of radon can cause cancer. Fortunately, many inexpensive, state-certified radon kits are now available in stores nationwide, enabling you to test the radon levels in your home. If you find radon, a certified specialist can help you pick the best course of action to eliminate this gas.
Carbon monoxide
Like radon, carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-less gas that cannot be detected with the naked eye but can lead to serious respiratory ailments, unconsciousness and death. Many states now have mandatory carbon monoxide detectors placed in apartment buildings due to several untimely deaths of residents. Carbon monoxide detectors, like smoke detectors, are inexpensive and easy to install and maintain, and are recommended for any home or office.
Tobacco smoke
Smoking causes a wide range of diseases including cancer, emphysema, low birth rate, and death. Overtime smoke will permeate through walls, furniture and carpet. The best way to alleviate the effects of tobacco smoke is to not smoke in the home or to not smoke at all.

Poor ventilation
Old air vents and poor weather-stripping lead to a reduction in home air quality. Checking and replacing air filters and weather-stripping at regular intervals will ensure that the air within your home is clean. It is also recommended to open windows and doors every once in a while in order to allow the circulation of old air out of the house and fresh air inside.
If you suspect any of these factors to be causing a reduction of quality air in your home, consider hiring someone to perform indoor air quality testing, purchase new filters and detectors, and see if the air quality improves. You will not only have a cleaner home but a much healthier lifestyle.




If you suspect any of these factors to be causing a reduction of quality air in your home, consider hiring someone to performindoor air quality testing , purchase new filters and detectors, and see if the air quality improves. You will not only have a cleaner home but a much healthier lifestyle.