According to an estimate by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the quality of air inside our homes and offices is 2-5% more polluted as compared to outside. Americans those who spend 90% of their time indoors should find a way to reduce airborne pollutants and allergens that they breathe inside homes. Even low levels of indoor air pollutants might have serious effect on the respiratory system.
Some sources of air pollution inside home are:
Smoking
Pets
Carpets
Out gassing from furniture, insulation and building materials (especially particle board and plywood)
Cleaning and Personal Care Products
Paints & Varnishes
Indoor air pollution in homes can be reduced in following ways:
Controlling the source of pollution : This includes the use of the products those are non polluting and non toxic. For example use use low emission paints & varnishes, carpets and furniture .Similarly make use of natural and non toxic cleaning and personal care products. Instead of using synthetic carpet you can beautify your home with tiles or hardwood floors. Get your combustion appliances serviced regularly.
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