الخميس، 24 نوفمبر 2016

The Importance Of Air Quality Test For Mold

By Jeffrey Sanders


One thing that is anywhere and everywhere is air, yet you cannot even feel it. However, it is in your system and your lungs are able to feel its presence especially due to the many toxins that you breathe in every now and then. However, contaminated air is not only a threat that can be found outdoors because it can be worse than in the places that you live and work in.

Indoor air pollution is caused by a variety of things and can differ from one place to another. Many factors cause the growing pollution outdoors but there are also a great number of things that are causing it to accumulate in your homes and offices. Doing an air quality test for mold, pesticide, asbestos and many other harmful pollutants in Edmonton, Alberta is something that everyone should be regularly doing so that they can assure that the air they in and around their homes is safe.

Combustion in stoves, heaters, furnaces, and many others emit particles and gases that are harmful. This is because it contains both monoxide and nitrogen dioxide that is fatal when inhaled in large quantities because of the fact that they can cause damage to the tissues of the lungs and eventually get into your bloodstream. The installation of detection devices as well as alarms can be helpful as well as regularly calling in technicians to check on your appliances.

Almost all kinds of soil contain decaying uranium in low levels, and this causes them to emit radon. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer, and although it is harmless when emitted outdoors, they can penetrate homes and buildings through cracks and accumulate in low floors or basements only to reach unsafe levels. One can secure DIY kits to check for levels of radon in buildings or houses but accurate readings can be provided by qualified inspectors.

Most houses built before the 1990s are built with asbestos, a mineral that it heat resistant and durable which is why many people like it. However, such has miniscule dust particles that have been proven to cause lung cancer and other lung diseases especially when inhaled over long periods of time. Personally getting rid of this mineral is not advised as it can spread through the air easily, so if you suspect the presence of such in your building or home, contact inspectors to check or opt for asbestos removal.

VOC or volatile organic compound is a pollutant that is found in everyday objects like printers, shower curtains, paint, glue, and basically almost anything that one regularly uses. They have boiling points which are low and they gas off vapors which causes headaches, nauseas, and brain damage or cancer. Sparingly using things with VOC is one way that you can be safer from harm.

Fungi that accumulate in humid, hot conditions and disperse because of moisture are called mold and mildew. They are very commonly found in homes and are known to have caused wheezing, skin irritation, stuffiness, as well as asthma on kids. You can clean them out with soap and water and prevent them from accumulating by avoiding humidity levels from rising by the use of dehumidifiers.

Pests such as dust mites leave trails of dust while rodents and roaches leave behind nasty stuff which causes allergies and breathing problems. This is also the case with pet dander. Ridding your homes of pests by well maintenance of your surrounding is key to avoiding such pollutants.

And while you may consider using pesticides to rid your home of such pests, it can also be another way that you allow more pollutant to accumulate. They contain high amounts of dangerous chemicals and regular usage can cause as little as headaches to as severe as brain damage or cancer, especially when inhaled. In ridding your homes of such pests, opt for alternatives that do not contain chemicals or generally just keep the place clean to prevent such from appearing.




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