The quality of our indoor air is of paramount importance to our health. We need to breathe air that has an adequate percentage of oxygen. In the atmosphere, air is composed of approximately 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen. Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other miscellaneous gases make up the remainder.
Before we consider how indoor air toxins interact with our body, we want to be sure we understand the basics of how we breathe. Clean air is colorless, transparent, and intangible, yet it can contain all kinds of pollutants that make you sick. Some contaminants you can see with your
The American Medical Association (AMA) disseminated several media reports, including this AP news report describing a disturbing national increase in the number of accidental poisonings of adults and children in the US. The authors believe these incidents are related to the use of disinfection products in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barry was an experienced home inspector recommended by my real estate agent. “He’s the best in the business. Extremely thorough!” Never a good idea, I know, but once the purchase agreement was signed, the home inspections needed to be done quickly. For me, finding references for an inspector in the
A magnetic laundry system, the EcoWasher, or Tide pods? Doing the laundry isn’t a task I particularly enjoy. It is one of those time consuming chores I continually struggle with to fit into my schedule. And now that my kids are teenagers, the laundry needs to be done 4 or
I am very concerned about 3 chemicals many of us have in our homes that have been proven to be extremely toxic. Since Scott Pruitt and the EPA recently placed a “hold” on banning these chemicals, we must be cautious and extra vigilant to protect ourselves and our loved ones
Are air fresheners toxic? This is an important question — and the short answer is, they can be.
As I sat on the gurney, with my nose packed with petroleum jelly gauze, VOCs in paint were far from the top of my list of immediate concerns.
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