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Radon Testing Company Expanding in Greater Cleveland, OH!

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 29, 2016 12:51:24 PM

The Intrusion Of Radon Into Your Home in Cleveland, Ohio

Radon Eliminator is expanding its Discounted Radon Testing Service in Cleveland, Ohio!

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.

Despite the growing problem, there is a significant lack of information about Radon out there. Read our recent blog post: "5 Most Important Ohio Radon Statistics." 

 

 

Topics: Cleveland Radon Testing Company
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5 Most Important Ohio Radon Statistics

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 27, 2016 8:53:38 AM

What are the 5 Most Important Ohio Radon Statistics to Know?

Many people call our office to figure out how Radon can affect them, their household and what statistics they should be paying the most attention to

In this blog post, we are going to share what we believe are some of the most important Radon statistics in the state of Ohio and what you can do to protect yourself from Radon Gas.

Another important fact you might not know is January is national radon action month. Learn more in our blog post: “National Radon Action Month.

Topics: Radon Ohio
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What Should I Do If I Find Radon Gas In My House?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 26, 2016 4:48:25 PM

Radon Gas In My House

 

Many people ask us What Should I Do If I Find Radon Gas In My House? If you have tested your home for Radon Gas and confirmed that your levels came back elevated, which would be four picocuries per liter or higher. The EPA recommends that you reduce the radon gas levels in your home. High levels of radon gas can be remediated through radon mitigation

Topics: Radon Testing Near Me
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Lung Cancer and Radon Gas

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 19, 2016 2:03:14 PM

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

Radon exposure is the second-leading environmental cause of lung cancer death, after tobacco smoke and the primary cause of lung cancer death for nonsmokers. Radon exposure is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States alone and some estimates by the EPA suggest that approximately 14% of the 300,000 annual lung cancer cases in the United States are attributable to radon.

Topics: Radon and Lung Cancer
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Common Misconceptions Of Radon Gas

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 18, 2016 4:37:36 PM

What is Radon Gas? 

There are many common misconceptions about radon gas. First, we need to discuss what radon gas is. It is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It is naturally created from the decay of radioactive elements found in different amounts in soil and rock throughout the world.

Radon is extremely prevalent in areas with substantial levels of granite concentrations. Radon gas in the soil and rock is released into the air and underground water and surface water through the natural half-life decay process. 

Have other questions about radon? Read our blog post: "Frequently Asked Radon Gas Questions" here

Topics: Radon Ohio
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National Radon Action Month

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jan 2, 2016 1:07:38 PM

January Is Radon Action Month

 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as Nation Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and the leading cause among non-smokers. Risk of lung cancer is especially high for people who do smoke and are also exposed to high levels of Radon Gas

Want more reasons for taking care of your potential radon problem? Read our blog post: "Top 5 Reasons You Should Test Your Home for Radon."

Many people have know idea what Radon Gas is. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. Radon gas is naturally created from the decay of radioactive elements, such as uranium, which is found in different amounts in soil and rock throughout the world. Radon is extremely prevalent in areas with large levels of granite concentrations. Radon Gas in the soil and rock is released into the air and into underground water and surface water through the natural half-life decay process. 

The break down of Radon into solid radioactive elements is called radon progeny. Radon Progeny attaches itself to dust and other airborne particals that can be absorbed into the lungs through respiration. During the break down process, they give off radiation that damages the DNA inside the body's cells. Continued exposure to high Radon levels causes these radioactive cells to replicate in a process called mutagenesis, this process deeply affects cellular activity within lung tissue and causes an increase in the chance of contracting lung cancer. 

Here are a few steps you can take during Radon Action Month:

  • Test Your Home For Radon: A specialist from our Radon Eliminator Staff will come to your home and set up a Radon Test at a Discounted Price.  
  • Have A Radon Mitigation System Installed In Your Home: If your home tests high for radon gas, take action and have a radon mitigation system installed in in your home. Radon mitigation is the process used to reduce Radon gas concentrations in the breathing zones of occupied homes. 
  • Spread The Word: During Radon Action Month, encourage others to have their homes tested for Radon. Educate your family and friends about the health risks of high levels of Radon Gas

Radon Gas carries risk, even at or below the recommended action level. The risk of lung cancer will increase with a higher long-term average of radon gas levels. According to the EPA, radon mitigation can eliminate up to 99 percent of radon from your home. 

Radon Eliminator is taking action this month by providing Discounted Home Testing or Free Mitigation Quotes. It is our goal to educate as many people as possible about the dangers of Radon Gas levels in homes. Click on the link below for a Discounted Radon Test. 

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Topics: Radon Mitigation Near Me
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