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Eight Principles of a Healthy Home NC State Extension

WEBA healthy home is characterized by a number of important features. To keep your home healthy, keep it: dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant- free, well …

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June is National Health Homes Month NC State Extension

WEBNational Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), is an outreach campaign designed to …

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Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home NC State Extension

WEBA variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be a source of, or a contributing factor to a number of illnesses and injuries. Unhealthy homes expose you …

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Health Begins at Home NC State Extension

WEBLead paint, radon, mold, and structural damage can cause illness and injury. It’s important to identify those potential danger areas in your home and correct them. …

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How Does Mold Form in a Home

WEBMold and mold spores are present naturally in the outdoor environments. The spores can come inside a home either by drifting through air (open doors, windows, vents etc.) or by …

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Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, …

WEBCreating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, Keep it Dry. Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for …

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How Does Exposure to Mold Impact the Health of Individuals

WEBCurrently, there are no federal standards or guidelines specifying safe levels of exposure for occupants of a building contaminated with mold. Understanding health impacts of …

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Mold Clean Up NC State Extension

WEBHUD has created a video to help consumers understand how to clean mold after a disaster. This video the 10 mold remediation steps: Wear protective clothing and …

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New Carbon Monoxide Resources NC State Extension

WEBNew Carbon Monoxide Resources. The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the NC Division of Public Health has updated materials related …

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Mold/Moisture NC State Extension

WEBThe following publications can help you assess and correct your home’s moisture concerns. Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Gutter Management Mold and Moisture …

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November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month NC State Extension

WEBNovember marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it serves as a crucial reminder that radon is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Also, radon …

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) NC State Extension

WEBWhen returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes: Face …

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Why Should I Worry About the Presence of Radon Inside My Home

WEBAs per EPA, radon exposure at low levels (under 4 pCi/L ) will also have an adverse health effect on occupants of the home. Hence, it recommends that for any home with radon …

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Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster NC State Extension

WEBHere is the sequence you should follow when restoring: Protect yourself. This is essential. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate clothing. …

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Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests

WEBOne of the primary goals of IPM is to eliminate pests as safely as possible. This means using chemical pesticides only as a last resort. The basic steps to safely …

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National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week

WEBJanuary is National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week is January 22-26, 2024. As a part of this educational campaign, EPA and the CDC …

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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting — What’s the Difference

WEBThere are important distinction between each of these seemingly similar actions. Cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing will destroy some bacteria and viruses, and …

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Mold Remediation Professionals NC State Extension

WEBNo federal or state certification programs exist for companies or individuals providing mold remediation services. Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification …

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