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How do you dean up mold in your home?
If you find mold, scrub surfaces with water and detergent, then
keep the area dry by fixing leaks and running vents to the outside.
How do you know if you have radon in your home?
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas. Test your home
for radon gas using a cheap and easy to use radon test kit pur-
chased from your local hardware store.
How can you protect yourself and your family
from carbon monoxide poisoning?
Never idle your car or lawn mower in the garage, even if the
garage door is open.
How can asthma risks be minimized?
Dust surfaces with a damp cloth, and vacuum carpets and floors often.
How can you eliminate the risks to your family of
second-hand smoke?
Smoke outdoors or outside of the car if children or non-smokers
are present.
Is indoor air pollution a concern in your home?
Ventilate areas that have strong vapors or odors, and choose
products with low vapors.
Is your water safe to drink?
Do not flush prescriptions or dispose of hazardous items down the
toilet or drain. Do not wash antifreeze or car oil into storm drains.

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How do you keep lead out of your home?
Wipe up any paint chips or visible dust with a wet sponge or rag,
and keep your home clean and dust-free.
Did you know that fluorescent light bulbs contain
mercury?
Wear latex gloves to clean up broken fluorescent light bulbs and
mercury thermometers. Carefully scoop or pick up broken pieces
with sticky tape and place them in a glass jar with metal lid or in
a plastic bag.
Are you bugged by bugs?
Store food and pet food in tightly sealed glass or plastic containers.
Carefully read and follow instructions on product labels.
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