4 Indoor Air Pollutants in Houston Homes
Mold and Mildew -are fungi that thrive in warm, damp environments and spread through airborne spores. You are most likely to find mold and mildew in areas such as damp bathrooms, kitchens, and places inside the home with water leaks or high humidity. Mold exposure can trigger allergic reactions such as sneezing, runny nose, and skin irritation, while prolonged exposure can exacerbate respiratory infections, asthma, and multiple chemical sensitivity. To help prevent mold growth, you should keep your indoor humidity below 50%, turn on your fan to help improve air circulation and take care of any leaks inside your home. In addition, here are a few thing you can do to
Keeping bathrooms and kitchen areas as dry as possible will help you to prevent mold growth.
Open the windows when weather permits is always a good idea.
Simply spraying affected areas with plain vinegar will kills about 82 percent of mildew and mold.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - Did you know that VOCs are chemicals emitted as gases from various household and industrial products, such as paints, aerosol sprays, disinfectants, air fresheners, and most furniture? In addition, these carcinogenics can linger inside your home where you and your family breath daily. Prolonged exposure can lead to:
respiratory issues.
allergies.
headaches.
dizziness.
nausea.
eyes, nose and throat irritation.
liver and kidney damage.
affect central nervous system.
Houston Organic Cleaning Service is 100% toxic free, 100% chemical free and 100% fragrance free which means we will never use anything inside your home that contains volatile organic compounds. This includes aerosol sprays, disinfectants or toxic air fresheners. Your health matters to us and our cleaning service only do what is good for your, your family, pet and the environment. Call us today to schedule your appointment.
Particulate Matter (PM) are tiny airborne particles that includes dust, pollen, soot, and smoke. Common sources of particulate matter include cooking, burning candles or incense, smoking. Particulate Matter are hazardous because they can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, while long term exposure can lead to lung inflammation,and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. To reduce PM levels inside your home, Houston Organic Cleaning Service, use HEPA filter air purifier while cleaning your home, because your health matters to us. In addition we clean all surfaces with damp cloths, (not dry) to trap particles instead of spreading them into the air. You can count us to contribute to the health and well being of your family, home, pets and the environment.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) - We all know by now, that carbon monoxide is a highly dangerous, odorless, and colorless gas, right? We also know the sources of this potentially deadly gas, includes, but not limited to gas stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and water heaters. Even small amounts, this odorless gas can lead to dizziness, headaches, nausea, and confusion. While high levels can cause unconsciousness, brain damage, and death. Here at Houston Organic House Cleaning Service, we are not saying you should get rid your your water heater or gas stove, we just want to remind you, to make sure you have workable carbon monoxide detectors installed in key areas of the home. You also want to ensure proper maintenance for gas-burning appliances, such as your gas stove. And remember, because gas generators can quickly lead to Carbon Monoxide (CO) buildup, you should never use them indoors. Your health matters to you, so it matters to us. As always, thank you for stopping by. Until next time…
