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A Healthy Home
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Carbon Monoxide
You can't see it, taste it or smell it. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas created by combustion or faulty appliance ventilation systems. Symptoms of CO poisoning include drowsiness, headaches and nausea. Overexposure can cause heart and brain damage or death.
Unborn babies, small children, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory illnesses are at high risk for adverse effects from CO poisoning. If your home has a gas/oil furnace or fuel-burning appliances, install a CO detector near living and sleeping areas to detect leaks.
Lead
If your home was built before the 1970's, it may contain lead-based paint. Old furniture, cribs, toys, plumbing fixtures, window sills and pottery are common sources of lead. Very young children (pre-school) are at risk because of their natural habit of putting things in their mouths.
Lead-based paint is only a problem if it is chipping, flaking, crushed, sanded, or chewed. In fact, removing old paint can be more dangerous than leaving it alone. There are very important safety guidelines for removing lead-based paint. Never do it yourself without getting expert advice.
Childhood Illnesses - About Asthma
Asthma affects 7 - 10% of Canadian children, and is the leading cause of school absenteeism. It usually develops in early childhood and can go away as a child gets older, but not always. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing.
Asthma triggers include colds, pollen, pets, dust mites, indoor and outdoor pollution, cigarette smoke, and exercise. There is no cure for asthma, but symptoms can be made better by environmental changes and medication.
About the dust mite
Dust mites are tiny, microscopic relatives of spiders and ticks that thrive in warm, humid conditions. They feed on skin cells we shed every day. To most of us, dust mites are harmless. But the waste left behind by these creatures can cause severe reactions in children and adults with allergies, especially during sleep. The best ways to reduce the number of dust mites in your home are to wash bedding in hot water, dust often with a damp cloth and keep humidity at less than 60%. You can also put dust mite covers on pillows and mattresses.
Clean Air Tips
- Choose hardwood or tile floors over carpeted ones. Carpets attract all kinds of allergens including pet dander, dust mites and mold spores.
- Open windows when cleaning or vacuuming to let in the fresh air and carry out dust and other particles.
- If you smoke, do it outside. Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, benzene and other poisonous chemicals. Warning: if you smoke either during or after pregnancy, you are placing your baby at higher risk for asthma, ear infections and SIDS.
- Never use outdoor, fuel-burning appliances such as barbecues to heat your home. Indoors, they can produce enough carbon monoxide to kill you.
Safety Products
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Lead Inspector Test Kit
#K019 $17.95 - 8 test kit
#K035 $10.95 - 4 test kit
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