The Air in your Home is Worse than Mexico City Smog.
That's what EPA studies say about most American homes.
What's worse, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors breathing that bad air. They estimate that the effects of breathing indoor air are about the same as smoking four cigarettes a day.
Apart from known issues like asbestos and lead paint, the biggest pollutants in your home are :
- Biological Contaminants
- Radon
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)
- Pesticides and Household Products
Biological contaminants are things like molds, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. These allergens cause a range of health problems especially in sensitive people, children and the elderly, and anyone with compromised immune systems. Symptoms range from stuffy, runny noses and itchy eyes and skin to serious respiratory problems like asthma.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas in the soil that enters the home through cracks in the foundation floor and walls, drains, and other openings. Estimated to be the second leading cause of lung cancer, the National Research Council estimates that radon causes 15,000 to 20,000 cancer deaths every year in the US alone.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (aka second-hand smoke) is a serious problem, especially for children. Every year second-hand smoke causes 3,000 lung cancer deaths and 35,000 to 50,000 heart disease deaths. In addition, it is responsible for 150,000-300,000 lower respiratory tract infections in young children every year.
Chemicals found in and around the home from household cleaning products, personal care products, pesticides, paints, hobby products, and solvents can cause dizziness, nausea, allergic reactions, eye/skin/respiratory tract irritation, and even cancer.
You can’t keep living in that stuff.
Simply ignoring these serious pollutants in your home is not an option. What scientists have been learning over the last few years has proven that indoor air pollution is a serious health risk nationwide.
Waterproofing Inc. has been protecting families from these very risks - for over 39 years - with a variety of solutions.
From air purifiers and dehumidifiers to basement drainage systems, crack sealing and more, Waterproofing Inc will clean up and mitigate these airborne risks to your family’s health.
With a team of experienced technicians and a commitment to integrity and excellence, Waterproofing Inc. looks forward to working with you to ensure you maintain a healthy indoor environment.
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