How to Limit Exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
(Rotten Egg Odor)

  • On warm days, open doors or windows and turn on fans -- the one on the heating-cooling system or ceiling fans to push out bad air and bring in fresh air
  • Limit use of hot water. 
  • Take showers instead of baths (lessens chances of UTI). 
  • Limit number of showers per week when possible.
  • Take showers in early part of the day to limit exposure during sleeping hours.
  • If you have 2 bathrooms, use the one farthest away from sleeping areas.
  • Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchen.
  • Use a humidifier if you have one, with bottled water only.

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