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Indoor Air Pollutants
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The average person spends 90% of their time indoors.
The energy crisis forced the construction industry to build with energy conservation in mind. Today our homes, offices, schools and buildings of all types are insulated and sealed tightly. Of course, this saves energy, but it also traps pollutants inside. Tightly constructed buildings can't breathe.
These days, buildings are constructed tightly to conserve energy. Very little outside air enters...and little inside air can escape. This means indoor air is recirculated. And indoor air pollutants keep building up.
Furnishings:
That "new smell" from new carpeting, drapes, furniture and upholstery is actually chemical fumes, noxious gases and odors.
Construction Materials:
Paint, plywood and particle board (from cabinets, furniture, paneling) also emit chemical fumes, noxious gases and odors.
Home Cleaning Products:
Furniture polishes, ammonia and other cleaning products produce chemical vapors and harsh fumes.
Heating and Cooling Systems:
Since it gathers dust and moisture, ductwork is a natural breeding ground for mold, mold spores, bacteria and dust mites. What's worse, ductwork helps distribute these indoor air pollutants through your building.
Dust:
Did you know? 42,000 dust mites can live in only one ounce of dust. Forty pounds of dust generated per year per 1500 square feet of space, host 15 species of dust mites!
Mold Spores:
Did you know? Mold spores are found in damp clothing, cleaning materials and the moisture in your ceilings, walls, carpets and drapes.
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