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Retrofitting homes to make old homes more energy efficient makes good sense. Saving energy is good for both the pocket book and for the environment. But reducing the air exchange with the outdoors also helps to keep indoor pollutants indoors. Indoor allergens and irritants have become much more important in recent years as we are generally spending more time indoors and with modern homes being more airtight, these irritants can’t easily escape. Our degree of exposure to household allergens and irritants is far greater today than in previous generations. To ensure our good health and well being, we must take action to ensure good indoor air quality.
The air inside your home may be polluted by lead (in old paints and in house dust), radon, formaldehyde, fire-retardants, and a host of volatile chemicals from fragrances and from common household cleaners. Add to this mix a variety of allergens from microscopic dust mites, mould, and pet dander. Some pollutants are tracked into the home, while some arrive via new furniture, carpet cleaners, or a coat of paint on the walls.
Cleaning your home of these allergens has never been more important than it is today. Use all natural cleaners if you do not know what chemicals are in your cleaning products. You will be breathing these chemicals long after the cleanup is done. Look for fragrance-free or naturally-scented laundry products and consider switching to mild cleaners that don’t include artificial fragrances. Taking extra steps to reduce the chemicals in our homes is the first step to improving indoor air quality.
