Tips to Keep you Home Air Quality Safe

Many people don't realize that sometimes the air quality in their homes is more dangerous than that of the outdoors. Fortunately, there are a few tips to make sure it is kept safe within your homes walls:

• Install a carbon dioxide monitor
• Do not smoke indoors
• Use "no-VOC" or "low-VOC" paints.  Volatile Organic Compounds leak out into the air of your home even months after a fresh coat of paint is applied and can be very harmful when inhaled.
• Make sure you AC and dehumidifier are cleaned regularly
• Make sure all air vents are changed at the appropriate time to reduce the amount of dust buildup
• Keep humidity levels below 50% to decrease the infestation of dust mites which can cause asthma in children
• Do not try to remove asbestos material without professional help that is already in place within a home as this will only cause the fibers to be dispersed in the air and can cause lung diseases and cancer
• Any home built before 1978 will most likely home lead based paint, which can cause permanent damage to children. If lead based paint in your home is damaged, contact a professional to remove

Speak with your local contractor, home inspector, and/or lender to learn more about certain things that can be done to prevent toxic air within your home.