Learn Radon Basics
Free American Lung Association Course
Radon education has always been central to our service mission here at Certified Radon. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of misinformation about what radon is, the health consequences of radon, and how to Read More »
Gail Orcutt School Radon Safety Rule
Protecting Iowa Children from Radon Poisoning in Schools
On May 19th, 2020 at the age of 67, Gail Orcutt died of lung cancer. Ms. Orcutt never smoked. This raised some red flags. She learned that radon was most likely the Read More »
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for domestic dogs and cats in the U.S., so this month, spread the word to help educate pet owners about how best to protect their furry family Read More »
Does My Radon Mitigation System Need Servicing?
Is it time to have my Radon Mitigation System serviced?
This is a question we get often from new homeowners who have purchased a home with an existing radon mitigation system. Most homeowners are aware they have the system but Read More »
Facts About Radon Mitigation in Your Home
Get the Facts About Radon Mitigation
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer for the general population.
The Surgeon General and EPA recommend testing for radon and reducing radon Read More »
Your Work Environment & Radon Risk
What You Need to Know About Radon Exposure in the Workplace
During a high point of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Pew research found an astounding 71% of the U.S. workforce reported working from home on a regular basis. However, Read More »
Radon and Cancer: Is the Correlation Real?
The Midwest Radon Challenge
One of the best things about Midwesterners is that we are a very “Show me, don’t just tell me” kind of people. We have proudly served the Kansas City Metro for over a decade and hustled Read More »
Commercial Radon Testing & Mitigation – What Owners Should Know
With a strong presence in Kansas City and years of experience, thousands of homeowners have trusted Certified Radon to take care of the radon needs in their home. Most Kansas Citians think of us in the context of residential radon Read More »
Rain and Radon Levels
Rain and Radon Levels in your Home
Spring weather has brought unrelenting rain to Kansas City this year, causing widespread flooding and damage to homes. The effects of rain can be felt in many areas of our lives, including the Read More »
Why Radon Education Matters
Radon is cancer-causing radioactive gas that has no smell, is invisible to the naked eye and has no taste. It is considered one of the most life-threatening forms since it cannot be detected without proper testing. The Surgeon General and Read More »