Air Quality
No home or family is immune to issues with poor indoor air quality. Whether you have an old colonial or a new construction you are still at risk. Older homes have more years of “character” behind them and have housed many generations of past families. New constructions are built so tightly that poor air flow restricts air quality. Though free of past abode new construction is also prone to pollutants that are in building materials, wood, new carpet, flooring, pipes, etc. The Journal of the American Medical Association stated that the risk of respiratory infection is 45% higher among occupants of new energy efficient buildings.
Dust is also a disturbing thought. With the average home collecting more than 40 pounds of dust each year, the air in your home can make life miserable. Your allergies get worse and you’re tired from lack of clean air which may impair breathing or even lead to respiratory irritation and severe problems. No amount of cleaning can make a home impervious to these issues.
Dust isn’t your only problem… There’s a long list of chemical contaminants that can cause health and respiratory problems. A few of these are burning candles, smoke from tobacco and woodstoves, household cleaners, common fumes, air fresheners, etc.
Did you know that people spend an average of 90% of their time inside… You have to be aware of biological contaminants in your home. The amount and range of contaminants will vary with the age of the home, habits of previous owners and the time of year. Typical biological contaminants include, but are not limited to, plant pollen, mold, mildew, dander, dust mites and viruses.
So, what can you do? Don’t worry, there are solutions. Replace the stale, polluted air in your home with the fresh air from outdoors. An air purification unit will create a better lifestyle.
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