- If so, take it outdoors or quit. For help quitting go to Smokefree.gov.<\/a><\/span> <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Have you done any remodeling, added insulation, installed new flooring, purchased new furniture, curtains, or shelves?
- You may have a problem with VOCs (volatile organic compounds).<\/a><\/span> <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>New upholstered furniture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/paint.jpeg\")
<\/a>Paint<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/adhesivesforhouseuse004.jpeg\")
<\/a>Adhesives<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/remodel_works_hughes-2.jpeg\")
<\/a>Remodel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/laminate.jpeg\")
<\/a>Laminate flooring<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Does your home have a musty or mildew smell?<\/li>
- Is your dryer vented to the outside of your house?<\/li>
- Does everyone in your home turn the bathroom fan on when showering?<\/li>
- Does the bathroom fan work? If you are unsure, do the “Toliet Paper Test.”<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Where does the bathroom fan vent? It should vent outside your home.<\/li>
- Do you see water in the crawl space or around the foundation of your house?<\/li>
- Do you have water leaks around your plumbing fixtures?<\/li>
- Are your gutters clean and attached to downspouts that direct water away from your home’s foundation?
- Any of the above may contribute to mold problems. Click here to learn more about mold and mold cleanup<\/a>.<\/span> Mold is a moisture issue, so you need to find the source of moisture. Repair all leaks and maintain the indoor humidity level below 50 percent. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Check for mold behind vinyl wallpaper.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/461px-dead-gutter-plant-1.jpeg\")
<\/a>Gutter in need of cleaning<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/downspout_raingarden_site.jpeg\")
<\/a>Downspout directing water away from house<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/files\/2021\/06\/hurricane_irene_flooding_of_mill_dam_bridge_in_centerport_new_york.jpeg\")
<\/a>Keep water away from the foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n - When was the last time you changed the air filter for the heating and cooling system?\n
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- Click to learn more about the importance of good ventilation in your home.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>
- Do you vacuum carpets and damp mop hard surface floors at least once a week?\n
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- You should vacuum your carpet at least once a week and daily in high traffic areas.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>
- Do you have cockroaches and pests in your home?\n
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- There are easy things you can do to prevent pests in your home. Always store food in sealed containers; seal cracks and holes around plumbing fixtures; take away their hiding places by removing at least one-third of your clutter; and keep your home clean. Click here for more tips of managing pests.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes we blame our home, when it could be our behaviors that are causing health problems in the home. Start with this list and always check with a medical professional. For more information visit the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University of Georgia Extension Healthy Homes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
EPA – Protecting Children’s Environmental Health<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Do you have cockroaches and pests in your home?\n
- Do you vacuum carpets and damp mop hard surface floors at least once a week?\n
- Click to learn more about the importance of good ventilation in your home.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>
- Have you done any remodeling, added insulation, installed new flooring, purchased new furniture, curtains, or shelves?
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