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Tips from the EPA.gov

Avoid Problems from the Use of Cleaners and Disinfectants

The cleanup process involves thorough washing and disinfecting of the walls, floors, closets, shelves, and contents of the house. In most cases, common household cleaning products and disinfectants are used for this task. FEMA also suggests the use of disinfectants and sanitizers on the ductwork for the heating and air conditioning system, if it has been flooded. Disinfectants and sanitizers contain toxic substances. The ability of chemicals in other household products used for cleaning to cause health effects varies greatly, from those with no known health effect to those that are highly toxic. Read and follow label instructions carefully, and provide fresh air by opening windows and doors. If it is safe for you to use electricity and the home is dry, use fans both during and after the use of disinfecting, cleaning, and sanitizing products. Be careful about mixing household cleaners and disinfectants together. Check labels for cautions on this. Mixing certain types of products can produce toxic fumes and result in injury and even death.

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Elite Water Damage Restoration: Determining the quality of indoor air

The quality of the air in your home can impact your health or the health of those you live with. Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can significantly affect people's health, but Environmental Protection Agency studies have shown that levels of air pollutantsindoors may be anywhere from 2 to 5 times greater than outdoors, and in some cases more than 100 times greater.

Indoor air pollution can be a real concern because people can spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, and much of that time is in their homes. You can have an immediate or long-term reaction to poor indoor air quality.

One way to determine whether you have an indoor air quality problem is to look at how you or those in your household feel when home.

• Do you or others sneeze and cough in your home?
• Do you or others in your home wake up congested or with a headache?
• Do you or others in your home often have an irritated throat, nose or eyes?
• If you or others in your home have any of the above symptoms, are they more common in a certain part of the house?
• Does anyone in your home have frequent asthma episodes or respiratory infections?
• Do you notice that you feel better when you are away from home?

If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions you may have an indoor air quality concern.