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