1. 8.01 Air Quality in the Home

2. Air Purifiers
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Air Filters
__________________________________________________________________or impurities from tobacco smoke and all other impurities. Should be changed at least every 30 days. _________________________________________________________

4. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Inexpensive monitor that is used to _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(natural gas, wood, propane, gasoline).
Sounds an __________when low levels of the gas are detected

5. Carbon Monoxide cont’d…
Most ______________________________
___________________________________and some cities require one for all homes regardless of age of home

6. Radon
______________________________________________________________________Can seep into home through cracks in foundation.
_______________________are available to check for high levels of radon.
Linked to lung cancer and other breathing ailments

7. Asbestos
________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Becomes a major problem when asbestos starts to crumble or is damaged
Linked to lung cancer
Asbestos Fiber

8. Lead
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Can cause developmental and behavioral problems for children.
Contact local health dept. if there is a possibility of lead in home.

9. Humidifier
___________________________________, especially in dry areas of the country.
Static electricity, split wood floors and furniture are SURE signs that home is too dry.

10. Dehumidifier Appliance that_____________________
_____________________________________________________________________. Generally NOT needed if there is an air conditioner in home (removes moisture as well as heat)