Breathe Easier

Friday, March 1, 2019

Ei au, Homeowners Breathe Easier (NAPSA)—Many people may be surprised to learn that some things usedto keep their homes looking good andfeeling fresh—scented candles, air fresheners, cleaning products, paint, furniture—actually contribute to indoor air pollution. ‘The Problem These items—and many others— produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, the EPA says, can irri- tate skin, eyes, noses and throats and cause headaches, nausea and dizziness. BREATHINGS @Q-— To fight indoorpollution, you need to keepyour air ducts clean. Extended exposure, the EPA warns, can even cause asthma, liver, kidney and nervoussystem damage. Some Answers Fortunately, you can reduce your exposure. Here's how: + Improveyourventilation. Store products containing VOCs outdoors. + Seal surfaces containing dangerous compounds. + Keep your HVACair ducts clean. Indoorair gets pulled into the system and contaminants can build up in the ductwork. Getting your air ducts properly cleaned can improve the ventilation throughout your homeand lessen the numberofpollutantsin the air you breathe. Besure the duct cleaning company is a memberofthe National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). They pledge to a Code of Conductandclean according tostrict standards. For Learn More further facts, see www. BreathingClean.com. To find a NADCA member nearby, visit the Find a Professional Directory there.

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