Indoor Air Quality Severely Lacking in 97% of Homes
A
recent study shows over 97% of homes were found to have lower than
acceptable levels of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).* These findings were
recorded based upon over 49,000 individual tests performed over a two
year period.
Why is this important?
During each minute the nearly 21 hours we spend indoors each day, we
take in between one and two gallons of air. This air contains not only
the oxygen we need to survive, but air pollutant levels that are
usually 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors, and can get up to 100 times
higher. These air pollutants include the following:
- Particle Allergens
- Chemical Pollutants
- Carbon Dioxide
- Excessive Temperatures
- Excess Humidity
- Carbon Monoxide
What problems can poor IAQ cause?
Poor IAQ is one
of the top 5 most urgent environmental risks to public health. Despite
this fact, many consumers are unaware that it could even potentially be
a problem, much less that it can cause problems associated with the
following conditions:
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cancer
- Lead Exposure
- Birth Defects
- Neurobehavioral Disorders
Does this affect me?
Each year 342,000 lives are
lost because of lung disease: 20 million people have allergy problems,
and spending on allergy and asthma symptoms stands at over $5 billion
per year. Over 97% of the homes surveyed showed unacceptable levels of
at least one type of pollutant. So, chances are, it is affecting you
right now.
What can I do?
While poor IAQ is a significant
problem, there are actions each homeowner can take to improve it. For
example, limiting smoking indoors, using exhaust fans while cooking,
and properly maintaining your air conditioning and heating systems are
all simple steps you can take to improve IAQ.
One common place where allergens build up in the home is in the duct
work of your air/heating systems. In order to properly maintain these
systems, the air ducts should be properly cleaned. Using advanced negative air
cleaning techniques and technology like the Rotobrush aiR+® air duct
cleaning system and video inspection, contractors can help reduce
pollutants in your home. Call Michael's today at: 812-885-0044 or 618-943-4534 and request our FREE Healthy Home Video Inspection. You'll be glad you did.
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