by Pristine Home Inspections | Mar 2, 2016 | Radon
A British court revealed earlier this year that in 2006, Russian spies murdered former KGB operative Alexander Litvinenko using polonium-210. The story blew to massive proportions as Russian president Vladimir Putin said he “probably” approved the killing, showing the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 20, 2016 | Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that’s produced by the earth from naturally occurring uranium in the soil and water decaying over time. This gas is harmful to people when exposed to elevated levels over an extended period of time. In some areas in the country where radon...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 7, 2016 | Radon
You may have been told that it’s a smart idea to have your property tested for radon, but what is exactly is radon and why is it harmful? Although many homes throughout the U.S. have some level of radon inside, many people are exposed to amounts that can cause a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 8, 2015 | Radon
Many Americans die due to lung cancer every year, but many people only attribute these deaths to smoking. As much as smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, there is one cause that sits ahead of secondhand smoking: exposure to Radon. What is Radon? Radon is a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 6, 2015 | Inspections, Pristine Home Inspections, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers, Uncategorized
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. What’s more, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths as a result of lung cancer each...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2014 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
The worst part about radon exposure is the fact that you can’t smell, taste or see it, but it can still be present in your home, office, daycare facility or school. As we honor January as Radon Awareness Month and celebrate 30 years of Radon Awareness in 2014, it’s...
