Did you know the basements of our homes are like an aquarium? When you have fish you keep their environment clean by changing their water.
If you don't change the water and keep it at the proper temperature the water will turna green cloudy murky colour.
The water becomes contaminated and the fish become ill.
This same theory works in our home.
Your home needs to be maintained and monitored closely.
The basement is a closed in environment with heating systems or air conditioning which can lower the air pressure.
When depressurization occurs this creates airflow from outside of a home to the inside.
Soil gasses result and may be passed through floor openings,pipe openings or foundation cracks; creating moisture, mould spours, odours and random gasses.
The air flow can be a major impact on the quality of the air in your home.
Basement carpets, area rugs and new furniture can release gas that aggravate your asthma or allergies.
Those stored boxes you keep in the crawlspace may very well contain mould.
The central air conditioning you operate can have a negative effect on your health if not properly operational or maintained on a regular basis.
Everyone knows smoking is detrimental to you health and should never be allowed inside your home.
Likewise a woodfireplace can cause health problems even if vented properly.
Treat yourself and your family to the same courtesy in your home that you would give to the aquarium that holds your prized fish.
Keep your air clean and your water levels appropriate.
We can do this by paying close attention to what we bring into our environment.
How we clean and treat products is crucial.
Avoid cleaners with lethal chemicals and use natural cleaners and detergents when ever possible.
Remove products that contain strong odours and release gas.
Have your furnace and air conditioner checked at least once a year and have your ducts cleaned.
Your family will thank you and you'll be breathing healthier by making a few small changes.
Afterall, the air we breathe today will be passed on to the next generation.
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