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Show fj continued from page n A LOOK AND LIFESTYLE THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS. BROUGHT TO YOU BY amaie Control Humidifiers should also be treated with a disinfectant (such as chlorine bleach) regularly-once regularly-once a week for small numidi-fiers numidi-fiers and every other week for larger ones. "What this means is washing with a mixture of water and chlorine bleach and rinsing," rins-ing," says Hawks. Bugs are also called bio-: bio-: logical contaminants and come ' from living or once living organ-J organ-J isms.' Many of the same condi-s condi-s tions that promote mold growth j also promote the growth of dust mites, Hawks says. Dust mites have no smell and cannot be seen. Bedding and other soft textiles are where dust mites thrive. Whenever pets are in the house, there will be animal dander. dan-der. Rodents and other insects (such as cockroaches) can also be the source of allergens for sensitive people. Here are some tips from Hawks for controlling moisture and mold in your home: Keep surfaces clean, disinfected and dry. Prevent standing water, such as in basements or the drip pans oi and air conditioners. condi-tioners. Fix leaks and seepage problems immediately. Make sure rainwater drains away from your house. Use a vapor- proof ground cover (such as 4- to 6-mil plastic) in enclosed crawl spaces. This will keep soil moisture from coming into the house. Dispose of wet carpeting and other damp fabric furnishings. Use fans that exhaust to the outside out-side when bathing, showering or cooking. Vent all combustion appliances to the outside. Use dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture in warm, humid weather. Increase air circulation by opening open-ing closet doors and moving furniture fur-niture away from walls. Raise the temperature of cold surfaces with insulation or storm doors. Avoid oversized swamp coolers. Limit the use of humidifiers. Limit houseplants (they release moisture into the air and can get mold growth on them). Keeping surfaces clean and dry is the most effective method of preventing and removing mold. In particular, bathroom surfaces and fixtures should be cleaned to remove soap scum and body oils. Also, running an exhaust fan during and after showering and bathing helps reduce moisture levels, Hawks advises. Other areas of the house should also be kept clean and dry. If carpeting or other furnishings fur-nishings become wet, they must be dried quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth. Textiles that have been wet for several days often cannot be saved. Hard surfaces with mold growing on them should be cleaned with a disinfectant, such as a mixture of water and chlorine chlo-rine bleach. Use about 1 cup chlorine bleach per gallon ot water and dry quickly after cleaning. clean-ing. Textiles should be cleaned in accordance with label directions; chlorine bleach used on textiles will most likely change the color and damage the fibers. Reeular vacuum cleaning may help control dust, but some particles are so small that they pass through cleaner filters and become airborne. One way to contain smaller particles is to use a vacuum cleaner that has a high-efficiency (HEPA) filter, fil-ter, which traps more particles. If dust-related allergies are a particular problem, limit the use of carpeting, upholstered uphol-stered furnishings, and "dust catchers," Hawks advises. Follow recommended procedures proce-dures for dust control and keep sleeping areas as allergen-free as possible. Formerly 19th Century Furniture Hand selected northern red quarter sawn oak creates unmistakable highlights that enhance the beauty of these timeless arts and crafts pieces iii h.iiiii.'i;. ItllllTIl r - a,,,) I, COME SEE FOR YOURSELF. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TODJ5Y! mm MONARCH DOOR A Division of HOJ Engineering & Sales Co 0888 Kb ii ii UULIU LIU LIU z ujj ii INSULATED DOORS CARRIAGE HOUSE WOOD DOORS ' CUSTOM WOOD DOORS ALL S P I". C I A L T Y Y () () 1) 1) () () H S YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS SALES SERVICE OPENERS 90 days mmm 5' same as cash mmm With this ad Save 5 Off list price when you purchase a Carriage House garage door and opener FALL HOME lMP20VEMEk)7 CUfoE 2oo1 PA&E 1 |
