Use and Care Manual

who have weakened immune systems. This disease creates flu-like
symptoms that may recur. In addition to mold, the EPA also notes that
“excessive moisture also promotes the growth of common indoor
pollutants like dust mites, bacteria, and viruses which can impact health.”
Taking care of the problem
Signs of dampness include moldy odors, visible moisture like wet surfaces
or condensation around windows, leaks from plumbing, pipes, or cracks in
the walls, or simply high humidity.
Once you have taken care of the source of the moisture and mold, your
customers should ensure they have proper ventilation and humidity
control all year round.
It’s an important step towards improving indoor air quality and enjoying all
the health benefits of breathing better air throughout their home each and
every day.
To read more about Indoor Air Quality(IAQ) on the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) website go to https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-
quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality