Indoor Air Quality













Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary
cause of indoor air quality problems in homes.  Inadequate ventilation can increase
indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from
indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home.  High
temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

Indoor air quality problems can have a major impact on occupant health and comfort.  
When indoor air quality issues arise, it is important to make sure that only highly-
qualified individuals are called upon to investigate, mitigate and confirm that a
problem has been properly resolved.

There are three basic strategies to improve indoor air quality:

1.  Source Control
2.  Ventilation Improvements
3.  Air Cleaners
    The effectiveness of an air cleaner depends on how well it collects pollutants
    from indoor air (expressed as a percentage efficiency rate) and how much air it
    draws through the cleaning or filtering element (expressed in cubic feet per
    minute).  A very efficient collector with a low air-circulation rate will not be
    effective, nor will a cleaner with a high air-circulation rate but a less efficient
    collector. The long-term performance of any air cleaner depends on maintaining
    it according to the manufacturer's directions.
Humidifier
Air Cleaners
Indoor air quality has a greater impact on our health than outdoor air quality, as we
spend almost 90% of our time indoors.

Make sure your family is breathing the highest quality air possible.