Indoor Pollutants
The EPA ranks indoor
air pollution among the top five
environmental risks to public health.
EPA studies indicate that indoor levels
of many pollutants may be 25 times, and
occasionally more than 100 times higher
than outdoor levels. This is of
particular concern to the 50 million
Americans with allergies as well as the
20 million -- including one in 13
school-age children-- who suffer from
asthma.
Airborne Allergens
Exactly what's in the
air you breathe at home? Believe it or
not, the quality of air inside your home
is probably worse than it is outdoors.
Bacteria, mold spores, pollen, dust, and
pet dander are the main culprits for
allergy sufferers. Pollen can be carried
into your home on clothes, pets, and
through the air. Dust mites can lurk in
bedding, upholstery and almost any other
soft material. Other airborne
contaminants like tobacco smoke,
cleaning products and cooking odors can
also adversely affect the air you
breathe in your home.