How Important is Clean Indoor Air?

Everyone knows that clean air is important and that we must take steps to fight air pollution. When most people think of air pollution, they usually think of outdoor air. But indoor air can be 2-100 times more polluted than outdoor air, and the average person spends 90% of their time indoors.

Here are some common pollutants of Indoor Air:

  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke

  • Radon Gas

  • Molds and Mildews

  • Invasive Pollution from Outdoor Air

  • Off-gassing from New Building Materials

  • Carbon Monoxide

  • Cleaning Chemicals and Pesticides Used in the Household

  • Pet Dander

 


 
 

 

 

 

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