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NYC Green House is an HPD program designed to help building owners use materials that are durable and healthy for maintaining or renovating multi-dwelling buildings.  Find tips on green cleaning and maintenance, as well as access to some guidelines for materials to use in renovating that can reduce water use, lower energy and heating costs and improve the quality of the air in your building.

Entries in mold prevention (2)

Tuesday
Nov092010

Be aware that carpet can trap dust particles, outdoor dirt and moisture

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Don’t install carpeting in busy entryways or in moist rooms such as laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens or utility rooms.  Use as little carpet as possible, but if you must, use safer, more durable, and safer carpeting certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

http://www.carpet-rug.org/
Tuesday
Nov092010

Choose materials impervious to mold and bacteria

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Eliminate unhealthy building conditions by choosing materials that are impervious to mold and bacteria.  

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html