Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Avoid products that emit formaldehyde or other toxic gasses. Plywood, particleboard and carpets sometimes contain volatile organic compounds (VOC's) that diminish indoor air quality. To prevent contamination from VOC's, air your carpet and furniture out before bringing them in the house. You may also want to consider implementing proficient ventilation systems. For best results, make sure old air is cycled out of your home and new air takes its place. This may seem like common sense, but open windows and doors during warmer months. You may also want to consider installing bathroom and kitchen fans that allow contaminated air to escape the room. Finally, if you really want to move air through your house, experts recommend buying a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). Heat recovery ventilators are composed of two separate systems. One collects and disposes of old indoor air. The other system collects clean, outdoor air and distributes it throughout your home.

Mold is one fungus that's hard to beat. If moisture and oxygen are present on organic substances, there's a good chance mold will be there too. If you have water damage in your home, reduce the potential for mold growth by drying the damaged areas within 24 hours.

Finally, plant plants! Vegetation dramatically reduces indoor air pollution in your home and office. Recent research from NASA shows that plants draw in polluted air, transfer it to their roots and then convert it to food. Dracaena, Massangeana and Spathiphyllum are some of the more effective plants that adapt this method of conversion. For more information on how to diminish indoor air pollutants and create a safe and healthy atmosphere for your family, contact me today!