What Are The Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants?
We’re familiar with the images of factories with billowing smokestacks and smog hovering over traffic-jammed cities. But what about indoor air pollution? According to studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can have levels of pollutants between five and 100 times more than outdoor air. These high levels are of great concern since most of us spend about 90% of our time inside. The very young and the elderly often spend even more time indoors, and they are the very ones who are the most vulnerable to health problems caused by indoor air pollutants. Unfortunately, concentrations of air pollutants indoors have increased due to the use of synthetics in everyday household items, such as materials used in buildings and furniture, cleaners, personal care items, and more. Homes and other buildings that are constructed to be airtight and energy efficient have exacerbated the problem. It’s important to be aware of indoor air pollutants — what they are, how they affect your health, and how to increase your indoor air quality. What Indoor Air Pollutants Are Air pollutants consist of gases and unpurified matter and infuse the air with certain materials around the home. Moisture, heat, and poor ventilation...
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