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The Harmful Effectsof Dust, Excess Humidityand Indoor Air PollutionYou’ve made your home safe and sound from harm.Think again. Silent hazards to your health and home lurkin the air. Studies show that the indoor air of the averagehome can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air.*Invisible pollutants produced by commonhousehold substances, plus dustand excess humidity that get trapped intoday’s well-insulated homes, can increase your risk ofchronic respiratory illness and your home’s risk ofserious structural damage.*Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)PRIMARY SOURCES OFATTICAsbestosInsulationFibreglassDust and dust mitesBATHROOMExcess humidityPersonal hygieneproducts (aerosols,sprays, etc.)Mold sporesBEDROOMAllergensDust and dust mitesPet hair and danderCarbon dioxide (CO 2 )CarpetGARAGECarbon monoxide (CO)GasSolventsPesticides and herbicidesDustPaint and chemicalsCleaning agentsClean air is within
A Risk to Your Health and Home:Excess HumidityToday’s well-insulated homes often lack theability to “breathe” freely. Trapped, stale air andexcess humidity can lead to mold build-up,unpleasant odors, condensation on windowsand even structural damage to your home.Adequate ventilation, good air circulationand maintaining adequate heating throughoutyour home are important and effectivemethods to help prevent moisture problems.Source: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Dust, Chemicals, Aerosolsand Other Common PollutantsPervasive irritants such as dust, dust mites,cigarette smoke and other pollutantscommonly found in household air mayincrease the risk of chronic respiratoryillness, allergies, sinusitis, frequentheadaches, coughing and asthma.The rate of asthma has increased by160%over the last 15 years.Source: www.aerias.orgINDOOR AIR POLLUTIONHOME OFFICEPrinters, photocopiers:ozone, volatile organiccompounds (VOC)Melamine furniture(harmful vapors, VOC,formaldehyde)KITCHENLingering odorsBacteriaCooking pollutantsLIVING ROOMFireplaceDust and dust mitesAllergensSecond-hand smokeHumidifiersPet hair and danderCarpetBASEMENTHigh humidity levelsUnpleasant odorsMoldCarbon monoxide (CO)Fireplace/smokeFirewoodRadonSolventsWoodstoveDust and dust mitesCombustion systemPaint and chemicalsHousehold cleanersyour reach…
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