Is Indoor Air Quality REALLY that important?
When we think of the environment in general, we think of the outdoors. But we all have an indoor environment as well. And it is important that we take care of that as well.
Indoor Air Quality, IAQ for industry professionals, is what surrounds most people for about 90% of their time. Why? Because that is roughly the amount of time we spend indoors.
Many have a hard time believing that indoor air pollution is about 2 to 5 times higher than what is found in the outdoor environment.
How is this possible? Well, here is a punch-list of pollutants that contribute to poor indoor air quality.
- Ozone
- Lead and Metal Dusts
- Radon and other Radioactive Particles
- Asbestos
- Molds
- Dander
- Pollen
The 4th largest environmental threat to the US is…
Indoor air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. As you can see, indoor air quality is REALLY important. Getting your indoor air quality checked is pretty painless when you choose the right Air Quality Professional.