When you think about air pollution, you probably picture smog or car exhaust, but the truth is, the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollutant levels can be 2 to 5 times higher, and sometimes even over 100 times higher, than outdoor levels. Considering that Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is something that can’t be ignored.
Your home should be a place of comfort and health, but hidden pollutants can affect your well-being in both the short and long term. Let’s take a closer look at how poor indoor air quality impacts your everyday life and what you can do to improve it.
