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2. Reducing Combustion Products
The following remedies can reduce exposure to combustion products:
Only use space heaters that are vented to the outside.
Install hoods that are vented to the outside above gas stoves.
Inspect furnaces and water heaters regularly to ensure proper
operation.
Inspect wood stoves to ensure proper operation. Chimneys
should be inspected regularly for soot buildup and other
obstructions.
Eliminate or reduce tobacco smoking inside the home.
Refrain from idling or "warming up" vehicles in garages attached
to homes.
3. Reducing Organic Vapors
The following remedies can reduce exposure to organic vapors:
Use products such as strippers, paints, and hobby supplies that
contain organic solvents outside or in a separate room vented
directly to the outside.
Store products containing organic solvents in a separate building
(shed or garage) or in a well-ventilated room.
Use products containing organic solvents sparingly and according
to label directions.
Properly dispose of unused containers of products containing
organic solvents.
4. Reducing Bioaerosols
The following remedies can reduce exposure to bioaerosols:
Install exhaust fans in potential problem areas, such as
bathrooms, kitchens, basements, crawlspaces, and attics, to
reduce indoor contaminants and moisture.