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Spring cleaning checklist for a healthy home (NC) Welcome the season with this Notice if you smell a musty “earthy” handy checklist for making sure your odour. If you discover mould, and the contaminated surface is small, clean home is in top shape. the mould by following the tips on Ventilate your home. Take advantage Canada.ca/health. You can prevent of warmer temperatures to make sure mould by fixing any moisture problems you have enough fresh air coming in. right away and controlling humidity Open your windows when using prod- levels in your home. Water collecting ucts that may release chemicals into the on window sills and in basements is air, including cleaning products, paints evidence of a moisture problem. If you or varnishes. Remember to follow the rent, speak to your landlord about any manufacturer’s directions for safe use. mould or moisture problems. InformaReduce moisture, odours and pollutants tion on landlord and tenant issues as by installing exhaust fans in bathrooms well as rights and responsibilities is and above the stove. Remember to turn available from your provincial or terthem on when showering and cooking. ritorial government. Use cleaning products safely. Re- Keep your floors clean. The soil outside member that even the basic cleaning your home can contain substances you products you use around your home don’t want inside, so keep harmful and garage can be dangerous if handled materials out by taking off your shoes or disposed of incorrectly — in fact, at the door. Vacuum up dust and dirt household chemical products are often to reduce your family’s exposure among the top products responsible for to health hazards like lead, mould and injuries and deaths in children under dust mites. five. These products include cleaning liquids and powders, polishes, drain Dispose of hazardous chemicals safely. cleaners, paint thinner, and windshield Avoid hazardous waste, whenever washer fluids. Stay safe by using, possible. Start by buying only the storing and disposing of household amount of chemicals you need for chemicals carefully. Learn the meaning the job. Check with your city or town of the hazard symbols and follow all for instructions on how to dispose of cautionary statements and directions chemicals and other hazardous waste properly. Never burn household chemion the label. cal containers, or pour the contents Check for mould. Inspect your home down the drain or toilet, or reuse empty for visible signs of mould or areas with containers for storing other materials. too much moisture. Look for stains or discolouration on floors, walls, window For information and tips, visit Canada. panes and frames, fabrics and carpets. ca/health.
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