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FYI: Radon is Still a Concern

Oct-6-2015 By Barbara Zak

Radon is a large concern for homeowners. The decision to test a property for radon gas is quite common. If radon seepage causes the gas to enter through the basement or crawl space, it can endanger residents if the property is not well ventilated.

Radon comes from the element radium. It is created when radium decays. The process of making radon from radium is natural and continuous. Unfortunately, radon can rise through soil and enter the air. Breathing radon gas can endanger people. Learn more about the harmful potential effects of radon on human health.

Radon Gas and Lung Disease

Radon gas exposure can contribute to the development of cancer. Inhaling radon gas over a period of time is like smoking multiple cartons of cigarettes. Radon gas can cause damage to the lungs. Someone who has been exposed to radon may have bronchitis, lung infections, pneumonia, or wheezing. Since many diseases share these symptoms, it is important to rule out radon gas as a potential contributor.

The length of exposure to radon gas is a significant contributor to disease. The American Journal of Epidemiology (2000) reported that radon exposure at 4 pCi/L levels over 15 years placed people at high risk for the development of certain cancers. Residential radon exposure is a serious threat that can lead to lung cancer and lung disease.

Potential for Radon Gas

Some parts of the United States have a high incidence of radon. Radon is frequently found in drinking water at higher than acceptable levels in: New England (all states), Alabama (especially northern), Arizona (especially southern), California, Colorado (especially central), Florida (especially Tampa vicinity), Georgia (especially northern), Iowa, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri (especially southern), North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey (especially northern), New Mexico, Nevada, New York (ex-New York City/Long Island), Oregon (especially Portland and Salem), Pennsylvania (especially eastern), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (especially Austin and Amarillo), Utah, Virginia, Washington (especially northeast), Wisconsin, West Virginia (especially eastern), and Wyoming (especially eastern).

Radon Testing

Radon testing is a relatively simple matter. A radon gas detector kit is used to measure the presence of radon for up to seven days. The kit is analyzed by a laboratory to inform the residents about the presence of radon gas.

Radon Mitigation

Getting rid of high radon levels is possible. Some radon experts use a process called radon mitigation to reduce high levels of radon in a residential or commercial location.

A Safe, Green Solution To Bed Bugs

Aug-18-2015 By Barbara Zak

With the explosive jump in bed bug infestations now at an all time high of over 57 percent nationwide since 2005, the question being asked by the general public is: “How can we get rid of these horrible bugs in a natural way?” With the growing trend of “going green,” is there in fact a natural bed bug killer?

Fortunately, the answer is yes. However, bearing in mind that not all natural bed bug killers are indeed safe and “natural,” the truth is that if a natural bed bug product is not carefully chosen, the problem can become even more serious as bed bugs become more agitated with a failed attack on their environment.

Furthermore, if an infestation is not addressed properly and quickly enough, entire colonies proliferate on the scene with a voracious appetite. That being said, it is interesting to know that one out of three people never feels the bite of a bed bug.

What Makes A Superior Quality Natural Bed Bug Product

Basically, a green, fully sustainable alternative solution is needed that carries a no-risk guarantee and offers an effective solution to eliminate a bed bug infestation problem. In addition, such a product needs to be a non-toxic bio-insecticide formulated with naturally occurring botanical insecticidal compounds–green all the way.

Fast-Action Effectiveness

Optimally, 80-90 percent control is needed within one hour of application with a spray gun. Moreover, its killing response should assure the elimination of all stages of bed bugs: adult, nymphs and the eggs as well.

Most Important Of All

The protection of the family and family’s pet are assured with a highly sensitive skin-friendly, furniture-friendly and respiratory safe non-toxic bio-insecticide solution. Being ideal for sensitive environments, such as one’s bed or that of a child’s sleeping mattress, “green” is truly the only way to go.

What To Do On Discovery Of Bed Bugs

Should an infestation be evident, then immediately put all bed linens in a sealed plastic bag ready to be washed and dried at the highest temperature setting possible. Simply throwing out the mattress won’t do, as there’s a good chance a new mattress will soon be invested as well.

Now available through quality online stores such as EcoRaiderUSA®, those in need of safe, non-toxic bed bug protection and solutions have an opportunity to become better informed about ridding themselves of their particular bed bug situation by visiting an official website for more detailed information.

Questions To Ask Cleaning Companies

Mar-18-2015 By Barbara Zak

When searching for carpet cleaners Brooklyn homeowners use, there are some questions that you need to keep in mind in order to find the best service possible. The first thing that you should find out about is whether the company offers a free estimate or if you have to pay a fee for someone to come to the home to examine the area that needs to be cleaned. If you have to pay a fee, then it should be deducted from the total price of the cleaning.

Most companies will stand by the quote that they give you. If the company does offer an estimate and you decide to use the services, then you need to make sure you have a document stating what will be done, the average of how long it could take and how much it will cost. You also need to ask about any warranties or if damages are covered by the company. Find out how long it takes to clean an area of the home and how many people will be doing the job. Another thing to keep in mind are the kind of materials used when cleaning. If you have any allergies or young children, then you need to make sure the products used are safe.

Some companies will have large pieces of equipment that are used to clean the carpets in the home. Find out if you will need to provide any of the cleaning products or if the company will supply everything. If there is a specific scent that you want used, then ask if you can provide the items. The company might take a small amount off the total price if all the workers have to do is clean instead of provide all of the supplies.

See if the technicians are certified in the work that is done. Ask to see any kind of references that will give you enough assurance to know that the company provides the best work possible. When you hire the company, you should probably be at the home for the first few times that the technicians clean if you plan on using the company on a regular schedule just so that you can see how they operate.