Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips

IntroductionPart I: Mold, Mildew, and YouDilemma 1: Mold, Inside and Outa. My BasementA Crawl Space under the HouseAn Unfinished BasementA Finished BasementMoisture Control at the ExteriorFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. My AtticInspectionsMoisture ControlPipesRepairsStorageFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Rooms in BetweenMusty OdorsRooms with WaterRooms without WaterSoot, Not MoldFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesd. Floods and LeaksFloodsInsuranceLeaksFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiese. The Garagef. Heating and Cooling SystemsAir Conveyance SystemsOther Kinds of Heating SystemsHumidificationCentral DehumidificationHot-Water HeatersFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesg. Property I Want to Buy or RentFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesh. Hotels and AutomobilesFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesI. Outside the BuildingDilemma 2: Confirmation and Remediationa. Testing for MoldTesting on My OwnHiring Professionals to TestFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. Cleaning it Up MyselfBathroomsThe KitchenPersonal Possessions and FurnishingsRegular Household CleaningFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Hiring Professionals to RemediateFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesPart II: Problems Other than MoldDilemma 3: What and Where?a. Rooms with WaterBathroomsThe KitchenLaundry AreasIndoor Pools and Hot TubsFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. Other Rooms and Their ContentsBeds and BeddingCarpetingFurnitureHome Office EquipmentFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Smoke and Harmful GasesFireplaces, Wood Stoves, and CigarettesGasesFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesd. Heating and Cooling SystemsAir Conveyance SystemsGas-Fired EquipmentOil-Fired EquipmentFireFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiese. Pets and PestsPetsPestsFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesf. Renovation and ConstructionRenovationConstruction MaterialsAsbestosLead PaintFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesDilemma 4: Everday CleaningFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesDilemma 5: TestingFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesConclusionAdditional ResourcesIndex

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