Did you know your home’s air may contain invisible pollutants? It's true, and they can arise from everyday activities like cooking or even from household items like furniture. Keep reading to learn more about common indoor air pollutants and discover effective ways to enhance the air quality in your home.
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds
Air fresheners, disinfectant sprays, and candles all fall into a common category of indoor air pollutants called Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. These compounds can quickly compromise indoor air quality and cause health problems including eye, nose, and throat irritation, dizziness, headaches, and nausea. VOCs can exacerbate respiratory issues, especially in vulnerable loved ones such as children, the elderly, and those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Volatile Organic Compounds have been linked to long-term organ, nervous system, and other health problems. In addition to the aromatic VOCS you add to your home, these compounds are also emitted from paint, cleaning supplies and furniture. Frying foods and using a gas stove in the kitchen also increases VOC levels in your home, but don’t worry, there is a solution!
Air Quality Testing
When you invite an indoor air purification specialist into your home to conduct an air quality test, they will perform a number of inspections and procedures to determine which pollutants and air contaminants you have in your air. These often include VOCs, as already mentioned above, as well as:
Chemicals from household cleaning supplies, personal care products, and even the building materials of your home and furniture
Mould spores from leaks or high humidity, particularly in kitchens and washrooms
Bacteria from humid areas, food residue or garbage cans
Dust mites that live in bedding, carpets, and furniture
Pesticides from indoor insect control
Dust particles from pet dander, human activity, and outdoor pollutants that have entered the home
Radon gas that may seep into your home
After Testing
Once your indoor air purification specialist tests and analyzes your indoor air quality, they will propose solutions and suggestions to help improve it. One easy solution is to add an air purification system to your home. This may be a stand-alone appliance or part of your air conditioner or furnace system. Air purifiers can significantly reduce VOCs and trap other airborne particles.
Find an Indoor Air Purification Specialist in the York Region
If you’re interested in learning more about the indoor air quality in your York Region home, contact Hometech Environmental Ltd for an air quality test. We offer free estimates and in-home consultations throughout the York Region, from Markham to Georgina. We are also conveniently located on Yonge Street in Aurora.
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