Indoor Air Quality Facts Did you know the quality of the air in your home can effect your health in many different ways.  In general people spend their time indoors 90% of the time.  Poor indoor air quality is a major cause of skin irritations, allergies, headaches, fatigue, and sinus problems.   The following things all effect the quality of the air we breath… bacteria, mold, insects, dust mites, animals, Carbon Monoxide (CO),  Carbon Dioxide (CO2),  persoanl care products, pesticides, tobacco smoke and house hold cleaning products. Particles  in the air can land on the body and travel with us from place to place.
Mold & Mildew– The primary cause of mold in our homes is due to excess Moisture in the air.  Mold spores circulate through the indoor air we breath and will begin growth when enough moisture is present. Relative humidity (RH) over 60% is enough to promote mold growth.	Dust Mites– Dust mites are one of the largest causes of allergies in the home.  Dust mites live and breed in our pillows, beds, carpets and upholstered furniture.  A gram of house dust ( approximately 1/2 teaspoon) contains as many as 1,000 dust mites.  That same gram of dust contains over 250,000 of their fecal pellets. Dust mites die off when RH is below 50%.	Animals– Pet Dander (dry skin flakes) is the main cause of pet allergies.  Everytime our favorite furry friend is petted, rubs against something or even just shakes himself pet dander is released into the air we breathe.	Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)- Our daily routines effect the air we breathe more than we realize.  VOC’s include cleaning products, pesticides (most come in from outside on our shoes), and personal care products just to name a few.
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