Studies conducted by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reveal that most indoor spaces are two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors. Coupled with the fact that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, homeowners need to understand the importance of maintaining good indoor air quality. In today’s post, the HVAC contractors at HVAC Construction, Inc. take a look at the parts of the house that typically have poor indoor air quality, and what you can do to improve them.
Pollutant levels can vary between the rooms in your home. Areas that are unoccupied or rarely used, like the basement or an unfinished attic, typically have dust and dust mites in the air. Mold can grow and spread unseen in the same areas if indoor humidity levels are too high. Asbestos may be present in houses built before the 1960s, though it usually doesn’t spread unless the components that contain it, typically exterior walls, are disturbed.
House dust is an indoor pollutant that’s present in most parts of the house. House dust is composed more than just dirt: it also contains dead skin cells, clothing fibers and bits of dead bugs, among other things. Dander will also contribute to dust if you have pets living in the home. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) come from various household items like paint, cleaning products and materials used for crafting, including adhesives.
There are some things that you can do to improve your home’s indoor air quality.
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