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While you might think using cardboard is better for the environment, it can be bad for your health if it gets wet and causes mould to grow. It’s better to store items in plastic bins with lids.
While you might think using cardboard is better for the environment, it can be bad for your health if it gets wet and causes mould to grow. It’s better to store items in plastic bins with lids.
Which of these can affect indoor air quality in your home?
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Proper maintenance and regular inspection of all these appliances by professionals can protect your indoor air quality and ensure that carbon monoxide is not being released into your home.
Proper maintenance and regular inspection of all these appliances by professionals can protect your indoor air quality and ensure that carbon monoxide is not being released into your home.
After testing, what should I do if a high level of radon is found in my home?
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A radon mitigation system can be installed in less than a day. In most homes it will reduce the radon level by more than 80%, for about the same cost as other common home repairs. Be sure to work with a certified radon mitigation professional from the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP).
A radon mitigation system can be installed in less than a day. In most homes it will reduce the radon level by more than 80%, for about the same cost as other common home repairs. Be sure to work with a certified radon mitigation professional from the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP).
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Some products, if not sealed tightly, can give off harmful VOCs. These might also pose a fire risk, so ideally, they should be stored away from your house in a separate building like a shed.
Some products, if not sealed tightly, can give off harmful VOCs. These might also pose a fire risk, so ideally, they should be stored away from your house in a separate building like a shed.
What is the best way to dispose of leftover household chemicals?
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The safest way to protect yourself and the environment is to always bring chemicals to your municipality’s waste depot.
The safest way to protect yourself and the environment is to always bring chemicals to your municipality’s waste depot.
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Vent the dryer to the outside of your home through the roof or wall to prevent excess moisture in your home. Moisture can lead to mould and mould can lead to health problems.
Vent the dryer to the outside of your home through the roof or wall to prevent excess moisture in your home. Moisture can lead to mould and mould can lead to health problems.
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Laundry packets may look like toys or candy to children or adults with cognitive impairment. If ingested, detergent and stain removers can cause severe pain, vomiting or breathing difficulty. Store these safely and out of reach.
Laundry packets may look like toys or candy to children or adults with cognitive impairment. If ingested, detergent and stain removers can cause severe pain, vomiting or breathing difficulty. Store these safely and out of reach.
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You can replace your furnace filter yourself as long as you follow manufacturer’s instructions and install the right type. Check your furnace user manual for this information.
You can replace your furnace filter yourself as long as you follow manufacturer’s instructions and install the right type. Check your furnace user manual for this information.
What is the easiest way to prevent mould in my washing machine?
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Airing out your machine will prevent the growth of mould or bacteria which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and make asthma symptoms worse.
Airing out your machine will prevent the growth of mould or bacteria which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and make asthma symptoms worse.
How can I improve my indoor air quality?
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A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) can be installed with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) can be installed with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, you should:
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Do not try to locate the source of carbon monoxide. Once outside, call 9-1-1, your local fire department or emergency services. Return to your home only after the problem has been fixed by a professional.
Do not try to locate the source of carbon monoxide. Once outside, call 9-1-1, your local fire department or emergency services. Return to your home only after the problem has been fixed by a professional.
