It seems like an obvious fact that the majority of us spend most of our time indoors. However, while we may worry about pollutants and airborne bacteria outside the home, many of us never consider the air-quality where we actually live. Rainbow Environmental Services, expert home inspectors serving Ohio and northern Kentucky, recommend getting an indoor air-quality test to search for some of the most common household pollutants.

Courtesy of the experts at Rainbow Environmental Services, here's a list of some of the most common indoor air-quality problems they encounter:

• Combustion Fumes: Stoves, fireplaces, tobacco smoke, space heaters, and furnaces release some truly nasty pollutants into your home. Some of these toxins include carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and even death. In fact, around 500 people every year die in the U.S. from carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Radon: This colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring gas seeps in through your basement walls. When it reaches unsafe levels, it can cause serious illnesses, including lung cancer.
• Asbestos: Millions of American homes still contain asbestos, which is well-documented to cause cancer, mesothelioma, and a host of other respiratory diseases. This substance is extremely dangerous to remove, so leave it to an asbestos abatement professional from Rainbow Environmental Services.
• Black Mold & Mildew: Black mold is the most notorious indoor pollutant, but a variety of other mold species can cause respiratory problems and allergic reactions. This is another hazard that should be handled by experts.

Visit Rainbow Environmental Services online to learn more about their comprehensive range of services, or just call (513) 624-6470 to schedule your indoor air-quality test with a home inspector today.