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What are the signs of mold in your house?
13 sneaky signs there might be mold in your house
- Your air conditioning or heating smells weird.
- The grout between your shower tiles is dark.
- Your wallpaper is peeling.
- You feel like you have a cold that just won’t go away.
- You find dark or colored spots on your walls.
- Your asthma mysteriously worsens.
- You feel itchy.
How can I tell if there is mold in my air ducts?
Air duct mold exposure symptoms include:
- Headaches.
- Sneezing.
- Coughing.
- A runny nose.
- Eye irritation.
- Skin irritation.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Tightness in the chest.
How much does it cost to measure indoor air quality?
An indoor air quality test usually ranges from $200 to $500 for homes that are up to 2,500 square feet. If your home is larger, the test may range between $1,000 and $1,500. Indoor air quality tests for most commercial properties tend to be more expensive than those done for homes.
How do you improve indoor air quality?
Usually the most effective way to improve indoor air quality is to eliminate individual sources of pollution or to reduce their emissions. Some sources, like those that contain asbestos , can be sealed or enclosed; others, like gas stoves, can be adjusted to decrease the amount of emissions.
What are some ways to improve outdoor air quality?
Whenever possible: walk,bike,skate,bus or car pool instead of driving your vehicle.
What causes bad indoor air quality?
Poor indoor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors that, decease if unchecked, can lead to headaches, sinus problems, infections, lung disease, and lung cancer. In fact, shockingly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stated that the air inside buildings might be five times more polluted than air outdoors.