Household Toxins
Making sure your home is safe to live in is a priority for any homeowner. The visible dangers, like a loose board on the porch or a broken window, obviously need to be fixed. But what about the potentials dangers you might not be able to see? This Web guide helps you learn about common household toxins and how to eliminate them from your home.
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Eliminating Household Toxins
When you know you’ve got a potentially dangerous household toxin in your home, naturally you’ll want to take steps to eliminate the problem. The Web sites included in this section can get you started.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Depending on where you live, some household toxin problems may be more common in your area than in other states. Your state health agency may be able to provide more specific information.
- Some of the Web sites in the “Common Household Toxins” section discuss the sources and dangers of several toxins, and also how to eliminate them.
Dulcinea's Picks
To address specific areas of your home
Health.com
presents “The Most Toxic Places in Your Home” an article that pinpoints areas that may be harboring dangerous chemicals and explains how to fix potential problems.
For radon …
The National Safety Council
(NSC) explains how radon can enter a home or water supply, how to test for radon where you live and what to do to mitigate a radon problem.
For asbestos …
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
discusses the dangers of asbestos, and what should be done if there is asbestos where you live.
For formaldehyde …
BobVila.com
explains the sources of formaldehyde in a home, potential health effects from exposure and ways to reduce exposure.
For waste disposal …
The National Ag Safety Database
(NASD) details various types of hazardous household waste and methods of proper storage and disposal.
Who knew?
HGTV.com
notes that certain household plants can clean specific pollutants from the air. Discover which common plants can clear formaldehyde and benzene from your home.
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