Friends Conversing About Air Quality

Did you know that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors? That includes time spent at home, school, work, and even in vehicles.

And yet — indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than the air outside. This is due to a combination of factors, including poor ventilation and the presence of indoor pollutants such as mold, dust mites, pet dander, tobacco smoke, cleaning products, off-gassing from furniture and carpets, and even cooking fumes. Unlike outdoor air, which can disperse pollutants more easily, indoor air often gets trapped and recirculated, leading to higher concentrations of harmful particles and gases.

Poor indoor air quality has been linked to a range of health issues — from headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating to serious respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic bronchitis. For children, seniors, and people with pre-existing health conditions, the risks are even greater.