There’s no place like home – but no matter how comfy yours may be, it’s full of dust, fumes and other stuff that can hurt your airways.
That can be especially troubling if you have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Household irritants can trigger symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. It can even lead to heart problems. The risks are even higher in people with asthma and COPD who also have allergies.
You know some of the biggest offenders like smoking. (Don’t allow smoking in your home!). But you might be surprised at some common household health hazards. Among them:
Dust-filled air ducts. Forced-air heating and cooling systems can blow dust and other irritants throughout the house. Clean ducts periodically.
Rugs and carpets. You stir up dust every time you walk on them.
Household cleaners. Especially those that contain bleach or ammonia. Consider nontoxic cleaning products such as slightly acidic ionized water (4.0 -5.0 pH) or vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda.
Furniture and cabinets. Finishing materials and glues can emit chemical gases and fumes.
Aerosol sprays. Chemicals used to propel sprays can cause lung problems and trigger allergies and asthma. Avoid them.
Dust Mites. Use allergen-resistant covers on bedding.
Mold. Keep kitchen, bathrooms and basement dry to prevent mold.
Humidifiers/dehumidifiers. Clean frequently or they may do more harm than good.
Pets. Groom them often (to reduce dander)!
In addition to all of the above, Green Health Technologies strongly recommends that you use a whole house ACTIVE air purifier that uses a technology that takes the solution to the pollution. The use of a technology like Active Pure which takes dust, allergens, particulates, germs and odors and gases out of the air solves these problems. By taking particulates out of the air it will kill dust mites and clean the air of smoke and pet dander as well. It kills mold spores at their source and even kills all known germs and bacteria (including e-coli, strep, cold & flu and even MRSA) on surfaces such as doorknobs, tables and countertops! Active Pure technology has been tested by two universities and peer reviewed to kill these and other germs in just a matter of hours. It is available in Fresh Air purifiers available from Green Health Technologies. Active Pure’s Certified Space Technology™ is based on technology developed in conjunction with the space agency for use in purifying the air in the international space station. Fresh Air units were used to help clear the air of smoke and hazardous materials in the Pentagon after the disaster of 9-11!
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