Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home
If the air inside your home is dirty, you and your housemates can have symptoms including headache, dizziness, asthma and allergy symptoms, and fatigue.
The National Women's Health Information Center offers these suggestions to keep the air in your home clean:
- When using chemicals such as paint or paint thinner, open the windows and keep the area well-ventilated.
- Use a humidifier or dehumidifier to keep humidity levels between 30 percent and 50 percent.
- If you use a humidifier, clean it and replace the water daily to prevent the growth of mold and mildew in the appliance.
- Use an exhaust fan in the kitchen and bathroom, and vent clothes dryers outside.
- If rugs or carpets get wet, quickly have them cleaned to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.
- Clean your home regularly, being careful to remove dust and any other allergens.
Health Tip: Safe Use of a Generator
If your electricity goes out and you use a generator to power your home, you must read the manufacturer's instructions and take certain precautions. Engines release carbon monoxide, which can be deadly if the devices are used improperly.
The U.S. National Safety Council offers these suggestions when using a portable generator:
- Always keep the generator outside. Never put one inside your home, garage or any enclosed area.
- Even outside, keep your generator away from your home's windows and vents.
- Use a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector at the spot in your home nearest the generator.
- To prevent fire, let your generator cool for at least two minutes before you add gasoline. Make sure the gasoline is fresh.
- Never run your generator next to anything that could explode or catch fire.
- Don't plug a generator directly into one of your home's A/C outlets. Instead, have a licensed electrician install a power transfer switch.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guide to make sure your generator runs properly.
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