With pollen season in full swing and the ongoing health crisis, having an understanding of the issues pertaining to indoor air quality is more important than ever. Our homes are supposed to be safe havens. But is the air we breathe inside our homes really safe?
For many of us, spring is a time of year associated with sneezing fits, coughing, runny noses and watery eyes. Most will simply take an allergy pill and try to go about their day, not realizing that the issues they are experiencing could be due to poor indoor air quality.
In fact, the EPA has published findings that show indoor air typically has two to five times more pollutants than the air outside. This sheds light on the importance of getting outside for some fresh air, doesn’t it?
Of course, this also reinforces the idea that indoor air quality is something that cannot be ignored. There are many additional reasons for taking steps to improve indoor air quality, as illustrated by a variety of other credible sources, including:
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