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WHAT IS INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
Air pollution surrounds us daily. . .car exhaust, smog, indoor air. Indoor air? Yes, indoor air quality is important to your health. Your exposure to air pollutants can be more than 100 times higher indoors than outdoors. The American Lung Association estimates that most people spend 90% of their time indoors, so clean air is important.
Allergies and asthma are two health problems that can be helped with clean indoor air. When airborne irritants are removed, allergy and asthma sufferers often find relief from their symptoms.
Even healthy people who have never suffered from allergies can benefit from clean air. Dust, smoke and other particles float around in the air causing your drapes and furniture to gather dust. By removing airborne dust particles, you reduce the amount of exposure to your respiratory system.
WHAT CAUSES INDOOR AIR POLLUTION?
Many everyday, common household items contribute to poor air quality. Compounds found in carpeting, furniture, upholstery and drapery fabric constantly "off-gas" or emit fumes. Other sources of pollutants can include, but are not limited to, cleaning agents, paints and personal care products.
Newer, more efficient homes don't "breathe" like older homes. Things like weatherstripping and storm doors keep indoor air in and outdoor air out. This provides energy savings, but the limited exchange of outdoor and indoor air can mean a build-up of contaminants inside your home.
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