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Clean Air in the Home
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Children in homes with high levels of mold show persistent, cold-like |
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symptoms 300% more than those in clean environments. |
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Every year about 40 pounds of dust is generated per 1,500 square |
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feet in a home. |
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Roughly 80 percent of the particles you see floating in your home in |
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a ray of sunshine is dead human skin. |
Healthy Home Checklist
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Do you smoke in your home? |
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Do your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate |
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ventilation and exhaust fans? |
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Do you change your air filters once a month? |
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When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or |
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aerosol spray cans? |
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Is your gas fireplace and/or gas stove checked yearly for emissions? |
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Was your home built before 1978? If so, has it been checked for |
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lead-based paint? |
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Do your bathrooms have carpet? |
SERVPRO provides free written inspections and estimates - saving you time and money.
Causes of Indoor Air Pollution
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Asbestos building products when dislodged (no longer intact) |
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Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, viruses and pet dander |
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Carbon Monoxide |
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Formaldehyde found in pressure treated wood |
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Lead (pre-1978 house paint) |
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Nitrogen dioxide |
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Particulates found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly ventilated areas |
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Tobacco smoke |
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Volatile organic compounds including household cleaning products, peticides & aerosol propellants |
The Truth About Mold
Mold spores are everywhere in our environment and can enter homes easily. Most types of mold grow quickly if they have a water source, an organic food source and temperatures between 60 and 86 Fahrenheit. An Institute of Medicine study found excessive dampness indoors is a public health problem by encouraging growth of molds, dust mites and other organisms. Learn more about mold removal and mitigation.
Control Moisture and Reduce Mold
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Correct any water leaks or standing water. |
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Remove standing water under cooling coils or air handling units. |
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Replace washing machine hoses with steel mesh lines. |
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Move large objects away from the walls to provide good air circulation. |
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Use exhaust fans in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. |
Cleaner Air Means a Healthier Home
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Our SERVPRO Professionals can eliminate embarrassing, offensive odors in your home. |
Dirty ducts can circulate odors and contaminants like mold and irritating dust throughout the home. Our SERVPRO Professionals uses a proven Portable Ventilation and Duct Cleaning System to examine ductwork and make a clean sweep, removing
years of dust and grime. Learn more about our duct cleaning process.
Benefits of Cleaning Ducts and HVAC
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Lowers indoor air pollution |
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Reduces pet dander |
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Eliminates offensive odors |
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Restores peak operating condition |
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Prolongs the life of your system |
