{"id":1092,"date":"2011-11-28T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2011-11-28T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=1092"},"modified":"2012-11-29T08:16:30","modified_gmt":"2012-11-29T13:16:30","slug":"surprising-sources-of-indoor-air-pollution-a-tip-from-solebury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality\/surprising-sources-of-indoor-air-pollution-a-tip-from-solebury\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution: A Tip from Solebury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indoor air pollution is a major problem for millions of homeowners throughout the country each year, including some in Solebury. In fact, the EPA estimates upwards of 20 million households may have problems caused by mold, radon, humidity, exhaust or any number of other pollutant problems. However, not all of the indoor air pollutants out there are so obvious. Some are things you probably have in your home right now and don\u2019t realize it. Here are some of the more surprising sources of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/indoor-air-quality\">indoor air<\/a> pollution and what you can do about them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incense \u2013 Incense releases both carbon monoxide and benzene, two chemicals that are potentially harmful to human health. Cancer, skin irritation and asthma risks are all increased in people who spend a lot of time around incense.<\/li>\n<li>Laser printers \u2013 Laser printers that use toner can release a number of harmful chemicals into the air. That toner is very fine and releases particles into the air that are equal to or in some cases worse than second hand cigarette smoke. If you have a laser printer, consider putting it in a well-ventilated, infrequently used space.<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen Stove \u2013 If you have a gas stove, it releases Nitrogen Dioxide when on, an unsafe gas that is odorless and fills your home quickly. This gas is bad for respiration and can cause asthma attacks. To solve this problem, simply make sure you stove is ventilated properly when cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Spackle \u2013 Old spackle \u2013 the kind used before the 1980s often contained asbestos which can still be there, waiting to be disturbed. Old asbestos, while not inherently dangerous, will become so if you start doing work in your home or if the spackle starts to wear away. To solve this problem either call an abatement firm or cover the offending wall with a new layer.<\/li>\n<li>Drapes \u2013 Those drapes are filled with contaminants that cling there, especially if humidity is a problem in your home. Dust mites in particular are bad for your health and can cause asthma and other allergies. Blinds are better than drapes for this reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your home is filled with potentially dangerous problems, but you can avoid them simply by taking care to ventilate, clear away unsafe products and keep things like drapes clean (or remove them). If you\u2019re still concerned about your air quality, call an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/contact\">expert<\/a> to investigate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indoor air pollution is a major problem for millions of homeowners throughout the country each year, including some in Solebury. 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