| It may sound crazy, but it is possible for | | | | need to contact a professional to help |
| your home or office to be making you sick. If | | | | resolve the situation. Mold and mildew can be |
| you find that you are continually feeling ill | | | | found in many areas of your home or office, |
| while you are in your house or even when you | | | | and they can lead to serious health issues. |
| are at your office, it could be an indicator | | | | Look for signs that you have a leak in your |
| of a serious problem. Many of us spend most | | | | basement or in the walls. They may be |
| of our day indoors and that can lead to | | | | associated with the bathroom or kitchen sinks |
| serious health problems based on our | | | | as well. If the humidity levels are high then |
| location. Try stepping out doors when you | | | | mold and mildew are able to grow rapidly. |
| feel ill inside and see if it makes a | | | | Carefully select the cleaning supplies you |
| difference. There are many ways that your | | | | use for your home or your office. Never mix |
| home or your office can contribute to health | | | | any of them together as it can create a |
| problems. The leading culprit is a lack of | | | | chemical reaction that is very powerful. Make |
| proper ventilation. These types of | | | | sure the area you are cleaning has plenty of |
| environments are built to keep out noise and | | | | ventilation. If you feel dizzy or ill after |
| pollution. They are also sealed tightly to | | | | using any cleaning supplies move outside |
| prevent cold air from escaping in the summer | | | | where you can get fresh air. If you are |
| and cold air from getting in during the | | | | concerned about making a room smell fresh, |
| winter months. The types of paint in the home | | | | use some safer products. You can place |
| or office, cleaning supplies used, and the | | | | vanilla or essential oils onto a cotton ball. |
| furniture located in the area can all | | | | Place this in a plastic or glass container |
| contribute to health problems. The air in any | | | | and let it sit for a while. You can also use |
| location should be circulated a minimum of | | | | baking soda or vinegar to naturally remove |
| ten times each day. If this isn't happening | | | | odors without having to use any harsh |
| then pollutants in the air tend to build up. | | | | chemicals. Dried potpourri or flowers smell |
| You will need to start taking a close look at | | | | great and they make a nice decorating |
| what is taking place if you find you get ill | | | | accessory as well. Some common symptoms that |
| when you are in a specific location. Check | | | | your home our your office are making you ill |
| the vents to make sure air is moving through | | | | include dizziness, nausea, headaches, and |
| them properly. You should also open windows | | | | tiredness. Make sure you don't ignore these |
| to help get the air moving. Make sure you | | | | issues and find out what is going on. Your |
| check your home attic and basement for | | | | health is too important to not investigate |
| adequate circulation of air as well. This is | | | | the underlying causes of such symptoms. |
| a common problem in older homes and you may | | | | |