While many of us think of our homes as sanctuaries away
from the dangers of the outside world, the fact of the matter is that many of
those dangers can follow you into your home, and they can actually cause even
worse harm there.
Air quality is one of the most insidious problems that
can afflict your home. Many people don’t bother to measure or attempt to
control the air quality inside their homes. This is a serious problem, because
for many homes, the indoor air quality can be worse than the outdoors, even in
heavily polluted areas.
In order to ensure that you and your family can breathe
safely, it’s important to check the air quality in your home.
One of the biggest factors that can affect Indoor Air Quality is the presence of stale or
overly recycled air. Unlike the outdoors, where airflow is constantly moving,
inside your home the air is generally cycled and recycled through your
ventilation system over and over, with little movement.
During the wintertime in particular, when most people
keep their windows shut to keep in the heat, indoor air can become stale. The
lack of fresh air can do more than just introduce an undesirable smell or
feeling in your air. It can cause pollutants to build up in the home.
Without proper air circulation, pollutants can build up
and compound in your home, putting you at risk of serious health problems.
Whereas pollutants outside can be dispersed by wind and normal airflow, inside
they are trapped, and only get recycled into the ventilation system.
This can cause you to be exposed to chronic pollutants
and air impurities, which can cause a whole host of health issues. Make sure to
monitor the quality of your indoor air to ensure that you aren’t breathing in
poison.
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