Clean Air and Indoor Air Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency writes that we usually think of air pollution as being outdoors, but the air in your house or office could also be polluted. Sources of indoor pollution include

• Biological contaminants like mold and pollen
• Tobacco smoke
• Household products and pesticides
• Gases such as radon and carbon monoxide
• Materials used in the building such as asbestos, formaldehyde and lead

Sick home syndrome occurs when several people are affected, but no specific source of the illness is found. Indoor air quality problems usually only cause discomfort, and most people feel better as soon as they eliminate the source of the pollution. However, some pollutants can cause diseases that show up much later, such as respiratory diseases or cancer. Making sure that your home or business is well-ventilated and eliminating pollutants can improve the quality of your indoor air.

In poorly ventilated dwellings, indoor smoke can exceed acceptable levels for small particles 100-fold. Exposure is particularly high among women and young children, who spend the most time near the domestic hearth.

According to (WHO) Global Health Risks: Mortality and burden of disease attributable to selected major risks indoor air pollution is responsible for 2.7% of the global burden of disease.

Some sources, such as building materials, furnishings, and household products like air fresheners, release pollutants more or less continuously. Other sources, related to activities carried out in the home, release pollutants intermittently. These include smoking, the use of improperly vented or malfunctioning stoves, furnaces, or space heaters, the use of solvents in cleaning and hobby activities, the use of paint strippers in redecorating activities, and the use of cleaning products and pesticides in house-keeping. High pollutant concentrations can remain in the air for long periods after some of these activities.

Are you or your children sick because of the air in your home?  Whole home filtration systems can help reduce this risk.

Looking for a fast and fair company to work with for your indoor air pollution and installing or repairing filtration systems give Aaron’s Mechanical Services a call and let us help you! Call 623-388-4436

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