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Cancer-causing compounds from wildfire smoke that persist on indoor surfaces for 40+ days
Learn MoreLead, arsenic, and cadmium contamination in household dust from wildfire smoke, often above health guidelines
Learn MoreToxic chemicals like benzene and acrolein from wildfire smoke that cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory issues
Learn MoreFine black carbon particles smaller than 1 micron that penetrate deep into lungs and HVAC systems
Learn MoreEPA-guided cleaning process using HEPA vacuuming, wet wiping, and MERV-13 filters to remove wildfire contamination
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