Can indoor air be hazardous to your health?
Absolutely. Exposure to air pollutants can be up to 100 times worse in a building than outdoors. The American Lung Association says that most people spend 90% of their time inside, making it critical for homeowners to know about indoor air quality (IAQ) in Ocala.
Many standard household products cause inferior indoor air quality, including:
- Chemicals in parts of carpet, furniture, upholstery and drapes
- Cleaning products
- Paint
- Personal care products
The secure construction of new houses also contributes greatly to poor IAQ. Upgrades like weather stripping and storm doors are made to decrease energy costs. However, they also block adequate ventilation by keeping indoor air in and outside air out. The outcome could be an increase of vapors in your home.
Bad IAQ can be a direct or indirect source of several health issues. Medical groups have found that as many as half of all sicknesses are caused or irritated by indoor air pollution.
Vapors inside your residence can create flu-like symptoms including headaches, nausea and respiratory sensitivity. It can also trigger allergies and asthma.
Proper ventilation also is an important part of improving indoor air quality, since it lowers the level of indoor pollutants.
