Air Quality
Most indoor air pollution comes from sources that release either gases or particles into the air decreasing the indoor air quality. These problems are often exacerbated by poor ventilation, high temperatures, and high humidity levels. Some common causes of poor air quality are:
- Gas appliances
- Tobacco products
- Old building materials such as lead and asbestos
- Central heating and cooling systems
Lack of visible mold doesn’t mean that mold and other contaminants are not present. Air sampling can determine the quantity of contaminants in the air including mold spores, dust mites, allergens, dander, chemical pollutants, and humidity. It is also a necessary step in the mold remediation process. Indoor air quality testing is an integral step in identifying and remediating sources of poor indoor air quality.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the condition of the air inside a building, with particular emphasis on the way it relates to the health and comfort of the indoor environment. Poor air quality within a home or business can lead to dry skin, allergies, asthma, respiratory issues, and other health concerns. Air sampling may be necessary to check the level of contaminants in the air. Air quality testing will give you the knowledge and power to establish a healthier environment for your home or business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is indoor air quality?
Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is defined as the air quality within and around buildings and structures. IAQ affects both the health and comfort of the building occupants, and poor IAQ has been linked to numerous health issues, including sick building syndrome, learning impairments, and reduced productivity.
What are the most common indoor pollutants?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes indoor air pollutants into four categories: volatile organic compounds, combustion byproducts, biological pollutants, and legacy pollutants. Within these categories, the EPA recognizes 13 common indoor air pollutants:
- Asbestos
- Biological Pollutants
- Carbon Monoxide
- Cookstoves and Heaters
- Formaldehyde
- Lead
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Pesticides
- Radon
- Indoor Particulate Matter
- Tobacco Smoke
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Wood Smoke
These pollutants can negatively impact the health and comfort of building occupants with some health issues showing up immediately after a single exposure and others occurring later down the line after prolonged exposure.
How can I improve the indoor air quality in my home?
There are three common ways to improve the indoor air quality in a home or business.
- Source Control
As the name suggests, source control is aimed at identifying and eliminating the individual source of the pollution completely or, at least, reducing their emissions. This is typically the most effective way to improve IAQ.
- Improved Ventilation
While source control is the best solution for the majority of residential IAQ problems, improving ventilation can also help. This is done by increasing the amount of outdoor air coming inside, which then reduces the concentration of indoor air pollutants in the home.
- Air Cleaners
Air cleaners can be used to remove many different types of indoor air pollutants. There are a wide variety of air cleaners that come in different types and sizes ranging from very inexpensive, small models to state-of-the-art, whole-house systems. The effectiveness of an air cleaner depends on how well it collects pollutants from the air and how much air it draws into the system.
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