IAQ What you should know

• IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality and is a cause for concern in most homes.
• Indoor air can be more harmful than outdoor air up to 100 times more pollutants can be found indoors.
  Source: Studies by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• People spend up to 90% of their time indoors.
• Poor IAQ can trigger potential health problems such as chronic respiratory ailments, asthma, recurring flus, aggravated allergies, coughs, headaches, chronic fatigue and poor concentration.

These microscopic particles can become lodged in mucous membranes or the lining of the lungs, causing allergic reactions, respiratory disorders and a diminished immune system
Energy-efficient houses may have poor air circulation and seal in pollutants
Today's better insulated homes can trap moisture and pollutants, leading to structural damage and IAQ problems.
Ongoing exposure to indoor air contaminants creates greater risk for health problems and can aggravate existing ones

What can be done about it:

SOURCE CONTROL:
Eliminate the sources of pollution, such as smoking and pets, and target specific problem areas, such as kitchens, bathrooms and attics

VENTILATION:
Bring fresh air from the outside into the home to dilute
pollutants and replace stale air

FILTRATION:
Clean the air through different devices to avoid circulating the same airborne pollutants

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