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  • C 1083-SP

    Lista de Verificación para Moho y Humedad

    Las esporas del moho solo necesitan un ambiente favorable, alimentos (madera, papel, alfombra, etc.) y humedad para crecer. Si no se detecta o se trata, el moho puede provocar efectos negativos para la salud, como reacciones alérgicas, infecciones respiratorias y más. Use esta lista de verificación como una guía básica para inspeccionar su hogar en busca de señales de exceso de humedad y crecimiento de moho.

    PRECAUCIÓN: Al investigar posibles problemas con el moho, puede alterar las áreas contaminadas al hacerlo, extenderá la contaminación al resto de la casa. Esto representa un grave riesgo para la salud de las personas con sistemas inmunes débiles, asma o alergias; por lo tanto, antes de realizar una investigación exhaustiva del moho, es mejor consultar a su médico o contratar a un profesional. Si decide realizar esta búsqueda por sí mismo, utilice el equipo de seguridad adecuado según lo recomendado por la Agencia de Protección del Medio Ambiente (EPA por sus siglas en inglés; www.epa.gov/mold).

    Ines Beltran and Pamela Turner

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    July 11, 2022
  • C 1082-SP

    Lista de Verificación para el Mantenimiento del Hogar

    Al igual que su salud personal, la salud de su hogar se deteriorará sin un cuidado y mantenimiento regular. Mantener un ambiente interior saludable ayuda a aumentar su calidad de vida y la vida de su casa. Con unos sencillos pasos puede mantener su hogar saludable. Utilice esta lista de verificación como guía para sus evaluaciones periódicas de mantenimiento del hogar en primavera y otoño. Tenga en cuenta que las frecuencias de mantenimiento pueden variar según el clima local y las recomendaciones de fabricación de electrodomésticos.

    Ines Beltran and Pamela Turner

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    July 11, 2022
  • C 1047-2-SP

    Hogares Saludables: Cómo Eliminar el Moho en su Hugar

    El moho crece a partir de las esporas, que se encuentran naturalmente en el aire y no se pueden ver a simple vista. Las esporas de moho actúan como semillas, haciendo que el moho crezca si las condiciones son adecuadas. El moho suele ser fácil de detectar. Aunque es posible utilizar pruebas para determinar la presencia de moho, por lo general no es necesario o recomendado hacerlo, usted puede detectar el moho rápidamente usando su vista y olfato.

    Tenga en cuenta que las primeras señales de moho pueden ser el desarrollo de síntomas similares a los de una alergia. Si detecta un exceso de humedad o un olor a humedad, pero no ve moho, asegúrese de revisar detrás de los gabinetes y el papel tapiz, y debajo de las alfombras. Estos son escondites comunes para el moho. Realice una inspección completa de su hogar utilizando la Lista de Verificación de Humedad y Moho de UGA.

    La clave para controlar el moho es eliminar la fuente del problema de la humedad.

    (Translation provided by Ines Beltran)

    Pamela Turner

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    May 12, 2022
  • Healthy Homes: Dealing with Household Clutter

    C 1067

    Healthy Homes: Dealing with Household Clutter

    Clutter is a collection of things lying around in an untidy mess, usually because we don’t have a designated place for it. Household clutter has a big impact on your health and quality of life. This publication will help you asses if you have too much household clutter and then recommends ways to take charge, clear the clutter, and maintain a clutter-free home.

    Denise Everson, Pamela Turner, and Susan Moore

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    June 30, 2021
  • Hazardous Household Products: What’s in Your House?

    C 1051

    Hazardous Household Products: What’s in Your House?

    Our homes are filled with potentially hazardous household products we use for cleaning, gardening, auto maintenance and other activities around the house. These products may contain ingredients that can be hazardous when not used, stored and disposed of properly. You can make your home safer and healthier by reducing exposure to hazards in your home by following these tips.

    Pamela Turner and Diandria Barber

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    Aug. 25, 2020
  • Las Recetas de Limpieza Ecológicas para un Hogar Saludable

    C 1117-SP

    Las Recetas de Limpieza Ecológicas para un Hogar Saludable

    • Las siguientes páginas “Limpieza ecológica: Recetas para un Hogar Saludable”, deben
    imprimirse por las dos caras de un papel de calidad gruesa.
    • Las recetas con números impares se imprimirán en un lado de la cara del papel y las de
    números pares en el otro lado de la cara del papel.
    • De tal manera, cada receta puede cortarse y laminarse (o usted puede laminar la página
    completa y después cortar cada receta por separado).
    • Abra un hueco en el espacio de la parte superior izquierda de cada receta.
    • Tenga cuidado, no haga el hueco cerca del borde de la receta, donde se pueda romper al
    usarla.
    • Apile cada receta empezando con los números impares encima.
    • Manténgalas juntas usando un aro que atraviese el hueco de todas las recetas.

    Pamela Turner

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    June 12, 2017
  • Cleaning Healthy, Cleaning Green

    C 1114

    Cleaning Healthy, Cleaning Green

    People spend an average of 90 percent of their time indoors. Studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show levels of several common organic pollutants to be two to five times higher inside homes than outside. Many of these pollutants come from the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from household cleaning products. Indoor pollutants can be reduced by limiting the number of chemicals used indoors. By following three basic guidelines you can improve your indoor environment, save money, and help conserve natural resources.

    Pamela Turner

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    April 25, 2017
  • Leave it at the Door: A Guide to Reducing Contaminants in Your Home

    C 1070

    Leave it at the Door: A Guide to Reducing Contaminants in Your Home

    There may be insect fragments, lead dust, pesticides, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, hair, human skin flakes, fungal spores, or cigarette ash in household dust. Around 30 to 40 percent of the contaminants inside your home are brought in from outdoors. Dust gets into your home on shoes and clothing, or pets can track contaminants in on their paws and fur. Not surprisingly, the greatest concentration of household dust is found in carpeting near the entryway.

    The first four steps you take inside your front door bring in close to 85 percent of the outdoor contaminants found inside your home. By taking a few simple steps you can improve the health of your home and reduce the time spent cleaning.

    Pamela Turner

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    Sept. 10, 2015
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