While carbon monoxide might be the biggest colorless odor that we test for and know about, there are others that affect our health and put us in danger. Some of these other gasses that have the potential to make you very sick even appear more often than a carbon monoxide check. One of these troublesome gasses that your home should be checked for is radon. The fact is that 1 in 15 United States homes are actually said to have some type of radon problem with numbers well above the normal EPA action level. What exactly is radon and what are we at risk for with it in our homes? Or better yet, who should we be asking how to get rid of radon in your home? Let’s take a look at some of the basics you should know about this fume that could be within the walls of your home right now.
What is radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that is both odorless and colorless. It is the natural d Continue reading “Should your home be checked and tested for radon?”