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How Do You Reduce Radon Levels Quickly?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Feb 7, 2024 12:32:30 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon gas poses a significant health risk: Radon, a radioactive gas, is a serious health hazard found in many homes, originating from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It's odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without testing.
  • Inhaling radon gas can lead to lung cancer, with prolonged exposure being particularly dangerous. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, claiming thousands of lives annually.
  • Radon exposure typically doesn't cause immediate symptoms, but over time, it can lead to respiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Smokers face an increased risk due to the combined effects of smoking and radon exposure.

 

Radon gas is a serious health hazard that can lurk undetected in any residential space, posing significant risks to you and your loved ones - including the risk of lung cancer.

In this article, we'll delve into the importance of radon prevention, the dangers associated with high radon levels, and most importantly, how you can take action to mitigate this invisible threat.

Whether you're a homeowner concerned about your family's health or simply seeking to increase your knowledge about radon, you've come to the right place.

Topics: Radon Questions
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How Do I Prepare For A Radon Test?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Nov 23, 2023 2:15:00 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer.
  • To prepare your home for a radon test, keep windows and doors shut. Avoid using ceiling fans.
  • If you have elevated levels of radon in your home, a radon mitigation system will be installed.

 

The only way to find out if your home has high radon levels, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer over time, is to get a radon test.

But what should you do to prepare your home for a radon test?

We'll take a look in the article below.

Topics: Radon Testing Questions
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Is Radon Dangerous To Children?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Oct 23, 2023 2:14:23 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
  • Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoke.
  • Children are especially susceptible to radon exposure.

 

Radon is a radioactive gas with no color or smell. It is created during the natural breakdown of uranium, which is present in the rocks and soil beneath your home.

How dangerous is it for your kids to be exposed to radon? We'll take a look in the article below.

Topics: Radon and Children
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4 Most Common Forms of Radon Mitigation Systems

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jun 6, 2023 9:26:16 AM

Thankfully, lately, radon has been getting the attention it deserves, and it deserves a lot. Besides smoking, it is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is seemingly unavoidable because it is colorless, odorless, and virtually undetectable to the natural five senses. Radon is a naturally occurring element found prominently in states surrounding Lake Erie among others. So, to sum up: Radon is a potentially lethal gas that you cannot naturally observe, and you may have already been exposed to it. So yes, it is very fortunate it is receiving its due notoriety. Thankfully, at Radon Eliminator, we have literally gotten the testing process for high radon levels down to a science. There are very few variables when it comes to performing a successful test. However, radon mitigation is a different story. 

The story may be different, but the ending remains the same. The expert radon mitigation professionals at Radon Eliminator know how to keep best the residents of any building safe from the dangers of radon poisoning. However, unlike our testing process, multiple ways to mitigate a home exist. Continue reading this article to learn all about the four main types of Radon Mitigation utilized by the Radon Eliminator radon mitigation team. 

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What Will It Cost To Remove Radon From My Home?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Mar 1, 2023 2:49:21 PM

Radon mitigation is any method or system used to reduce the amount of radon in a building.

If your home has high radon levels, you must get them lowered ASAP.

The goal of a radon mitigation system is to lower the amount of radon in the home as much as possible.

How much a radon mitigation system will cost for your home will depend on several things.

Depending on the house, the average cost of a radon system is between $800 and $2000. Sometimes it is less, and sometimes it is more.

In the article below, we will go over radon mitigation and what it might cost to install a radon mitigation system in your house.

Topics: Radon Mitigation System
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Radon: The Silent Killer In Your Home

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Sep 8, 2022 10:35:27 AM

You are probably met with blank stares if you mention radon to most people.

But if you tell them that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, you've piqued their interest.

If you tell them they could be breathing in unsafe levels of radon without even knowing it - for years - you have their full attention.

Radon is a silent killer that could be lurking in your home without you ever knowing it.

If something were slowly killing your family in your home, you'd want to know all about it, right?

It's estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. annually.

The scary thing is that Ohio has high radon levels throughout the state, and most of us don't even know it.

In the article below, we will discuss what you can do about this silent killer in your home.

Topics: Radon Silent Killer
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Should I Go To The Doctor If I've Been Exposed To Radon?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Sep 1, 2022 1:48:00 PM

There is one way to reduce your risk of lung cancer that you probably don't even know about.

Indoor radon levels can significantly increase your odds of getting lung cancer.

Testing your home for radon can help protect you and your family from a critical cause of lung cancer.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to radon in homes accounts for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

That's not even close to the 480,000 deaths a year caused by smoking, but it's still a significant amount of casualties.

And radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who don't smoke.

So, if you find out you've been exposed to radon in your home over a long period of time, should you rush to see your doctor?

Take a closer look in the article below.

Radon is clearly a dangerous threat to your life in high doses. However, is it ever safe or even beneficial to your health? Find out by reading our blog post: Can Radon Be Good for You?

Topics: radon poisoning
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Can Radon Be Good For You?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jun 17, 2022 3:38:04 PM

By now, hopefully, most people have heard about the risks of radon exposure.

But, can radon be good for you?

In Montana, there is a place where people pay to inhale and drink radon, so it can't be all bad, right?

Unfortunately, no matter what the people in Montana are doing, radon risks are very real, and you shouldn't take them lightly.

We'll dive deeper in the article below.

You are likely not one of the aforementioned tourists going to Montana for such treatments. However, does that mean radon isn't really a concern? Find out in our blog post titled: Should I Care About Radon? 

Topics: radon health risks
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Radon Facts Everyone Should Know

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Mar 11, 2022 4:58:17 PM

Fortunately, people are talking about it more and more, but many homeowners and homebuyers still don't know what radon is.

Radon gas can be a potential issue if found in your home.

You can't see, smell, or taste radon when it is present in your home, but behind smoking, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

The article below will discuss a few facts about radon everyone should know.

A popular question asked is if radon mitigation systems actually work. Read our blog post: Do Radon Mitigation Systems Really Work?  

Topics: Radon Frequently Asked Questions
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Do Radon Mitigation Systems Really Work?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Mar 1, 2022 4:12:37 PM

If you are worried your home has high radon levels, don't worry.

The first thing you need to do is have radon testing done in your home.

If the radon testing results show that you have elevated radon levels, there's no need to panic.

There are a few types of radon mitigation that can reduce your home's radon levels to a safe point.

Some techniques prevent radon from entering, and others reduce radon levels after it has entered.

But, do these techniques actually work?

In the article below, we will learn about radon mitigation and if it really works.

Perhaps you are looking to install a radon mitigation system because you are hoping to sell your home. Read our blog post: Can I Sell My Home if it Has High Radon Levels?

Topics: Radon Mitigation
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