Download Objective 8.01 - HHS Interior Design

Objective 8.01:
RECOGNIZE ways to control comfort
through air quality.
• Because homes are
more airtight, the
air in our homes
can become
polluted
• Home air pollution
comes from
cleaning and
beauty products,
smoke, dust, pet
dander and some
building materials.
• Home air
pollution can
cause people to
develop allergies,
feel tired, or
develop other
serious illnesses
• What are some
ways to eliminate
home air
pollution?
Carbon Monoxide
• Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas
• Caused by incomplete burning of
fossil fuel
• Symptoms range from headaches to
brain damage to death.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Sounds an alarm when low levels of
CO are detected.
Radon
• Radioactive
gas that
occurs
naturally in
soil and rock
• Second
leading cause
of lung cancer
• Seeps into
home through
cracks in
foundation.
Radon Detection
• Free home tests are
available to check
radon levels
• http://www.epa.gov/
radon/radontest.html
• 1-800-SOSRADON
Mold or Mildew
• Fungus that grows
in moisture and
warmth
(bathrooms, under
carpet, in walls
and ceilings,
behind wallpaper)
• Causes allergies
and other
respiratory
conditions.
Dehumidifier
• Removes excess
moisture from the
air that can cause
mildew, molds,
and musty odors
• Generally not
needed if there is
an air conditioner
in the home.
Air That is Too Dry
• May cause
asthma,
bronchitis,
sinusitis, and
nosebleeds
• Causes static
electricity, and
split wood
floors and
furniture.
Humidifier
• Adds moisture
into air of home.
Allergies
Caused by
exposure to
dust and
other
pollutants in
the home.
Air Purifiers and Air Filters
• Reduce indoor
pollution such as
dust, mold, bacteria,
and other pollutants
• Filters are used in
furnaces and intake
areas to remove dust
or air impurities
• Change every
days.
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