Many homes use hydrocarbons in cooking, powering furnaces, central heating and space heaters among other things. Burning of these fuels produces carbon monoxide, which is very dangerous if it leaks and finds its way into the home. It is hard to notice the presence of this gas because of its odorless and colorless characteristics.
The presence of carbon monoxide in poorly ventilated homes may cause carbon monoxide poisoning, or at worst death. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when the gas enters the bloodstream and displaces oxygen.
Therefore, homeowners should learn how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Continue reading
Carbon monoxide poisoning; it’s probably something that you’ve heard of in the past — and it certainly sounds suitably-ominous — however understanding what it is is important in order to prevent it from occurring in your home. First, you must understand not only the signs and symptoms of this sort of poisoning, but also how you can be alerted to carbon monoxide’s presence in your home before it gets to dangerous. Additionally, it’s important to know how to prevent leaks before they occur.