With the pandemic still going on and more of us spending more time at home than ever before, the subject of indoor air quality has never been more relevant. In fact, one of the most common questions I receive from our customers is centered on how to keep indoor air safe, fresh and clean.
Learning more about indoor air quality only adds to the sense of importance and urgency. A slew of negative outcomes can result from poor indoor air quality. As an example, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology reports that up to 50 percent of all illnesses are either caused or exacerbated by poor indoor air quality. According to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, controlling dust mites in indoor air can reduce asthma cases by around 60 percent.
Aside from ensuring a residence or a commercial building simply has a better smell and an increased level of comfort, improving indoor air quality (IAQ) can reduce the number of toxins in the air. These toxins and pollutants include volatile organic compounds, particulates (dust, dirt, soot, smoke, pollen, pet dander, etc.), and mold/germs. It is important to point out that these nasties can enter our homes through open doors, cracked windows, and shopping items. They can even gain access to our homes through our clothes or in the ductwork in our HVAC units.
While some of these pollutants can be deterred with quality air filters and basic UV light components, there are a variety of products to help ensure your IAQ is safe and clean:
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