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What Can I Do At Home?There are many sources of indoor air pollution. With some minor changes to our activities in the home you and your family can improve the quality of your indoor air. For instance, talk to your family about using water-based, rather than oil-based, paints. Open your doors and windows regularly - simple and yet very effective. Placing floor rugs and bedding out in the sunshine to air on a regular basis will also mean helping to reduce the number of dust mites, fungi and bacteria. Make it your preference to use natural products both in the furniture, fitting and cleaning products you use. Make sure the gardener in your family uses a lawn-mower with an electric motor – they are much cleaner (and four stroke systems are better than two stroke systems). Hand mowers are another option as is replacing some of the lawn with mulch (no need to mow!). Always store any volatile substances, like paint, thinners, petrol and pesticide, in containers with firm fitting lids. If you see them anywhere else, consult the person who looks after them. Make sure your family does not burn off. Composting garden materials or taking them to the tip is much cleaner. Use gas BBQs, not wood-fire ones. Do not burn treated or painted wood at any time and ensure your wood fire is burning efficiently and correctly to avoid smoke and ash blowing into the house. The contents of this page were last edited, Monday, 17 July 2006 |
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