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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Servpro
Carolyn Shaddick
(208) 375-0300
Boise, Idaho
– Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, which
means daily exposure to levels of indoor air pollution can be more
than 100 times higher than outdoor levels (American Lung
Association). Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites,
viruses, pet dander, formaldehyde found in pressed, treated wood,
and particulate found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly
ventilated areas can all be culprits to poor indoor air quality.
There are steps homeowners can take to improve indoor air and
provide a healthy and safe home.
Healthy Home Checklist:
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Do you smoke
in your home?
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Does your kitchen and bathroom have adequate ventilation and exhaust
fans?
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When you shower, do you turn on the bathroom ventilation fan?
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Do you have large pieces of furniture against many walls?
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Do you have leaks that you have left unattended?
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How often do you change your HVAC filters?
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How often do you dust and thoroughly vacuum?
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How often do you change your vacuum cleaner bag or clean the filter?
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When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or
aerosol spray cans?
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Is your gas fireplace and/or gas stove checked yearly for emissions?
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Was your home built before 1977? If so, has it been checked for
lead-based paint?
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Do you keep the humidity level in your home below 40%?
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Do your bathrooms have carpet?
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Do you use a mattress cover and wash bedding regularly?
Herb Jensen,
co-owner of Servpro of Boise/Meridian, Inc., has received
comprehensive training in connection with mold inspections, testing,
and remediation. As a Certified Mold Technician through Pro-Lab, he
is also a member of
the Indoor Air
Quality Council and has just recently completed a course in Mold
Project Management Training presented by Restoration Consultants.
Later this month Herb will be attending a course on Applied
Microbial Remediation to acquire additional certification with the
IICRC.
SERVPRỎ
of Boise/Meridian, Inc. has trained and experienced crews to
ensure indoor air quality by controlling mold growth, as well as,
anti-allergen cleaning for dust mites.
Servpro
Industries, Inc. is the nation’s leading disaster restoration,
claims mitigation and cleaning franchise with over 1,175 franchises
in 49 states. For more information, contact SERVPRO® of
Boise/Meridian, Inc. or visit us on the web at
www.ServproOfBoise.com.
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