You may know that carbon monoxide (or CO) is a very deadly gas. But, do you know what you’re doing to protect yourself and your family against it? Carbon monoxide is caused by the incomplete burning of fuels. It’s most often found in homes when there is a malfunctioning heating element or other appliance meant to produce energy through heat.
There are plenty of things you can do to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. The most important step is to make sure any appliances that match the description above are always in good working order. Try to improve the ventilation above and around your cooking appliances. Once you know that the potential sources of carbon monoxide in your home are working well, you might move on to improving the ways you can be alerted to the presence of carbon monoxide. Many smoke detectors have CO detection built-in, but you should check to make sure.
