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