What Factors Impact Indoor Air Quality

Several factors can impact indoor air quality. If you notice any of these problems in your home or office, addressing them as soon as possible is important so they don’t escalate into something more serious (like mold growth).

Indoor air quality is determined by the number of contaminants in your home. It can affect your health, your family’s health, and the life of your home. The following factors can impact indoor air quality:

Dust and Mites

Dust and mites are common sources of indoor air pollution. Dust can be a health concern due to its ability to trap allergens and other particles, which can cause respiratory problems like asthma.

Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live on human skin and in bedding and carpets. They thrive in warm environments with high humidity levels (like your home). They feed on human & pet skin cells, so if you have allergies or asthma that’s likely caused by dust mites–you’ll know it because you’ll be sneezing or coughing all the time!

Humidity

Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air, and can be controlled by air conditioning and dehumidifiers.

High humidity levels can lead to mold and mildew growth, which can cause respiratory problems in addition to being an allergen for some people. Low humidity levels also have their drawbacks; they can cause dry skin or nosebleeds if you’re exposed to them for too long.

Odors

Mold and mildew can lead to musty odors that are difficult to remove from fabrics such as carpeting or upholstery furniture. These molds are often found near leaky pipes or drains where humidity levels are high; however, if there’s no obvious cause like these visible signs of damage, consider hiring professionals who specialize in remediation services instead.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be produced by burning fuel without adequate ventilation. It is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the United States and causes more than 2,000 deaths every year.

Carbon monoxide attaches itself to hemoglobin (the molecule that carries oxygen in red blood cells) much more readily than oxygen does. When this happens, you won’t get enough oxygen throughout your body because there isn’t enough room for both molecules on each red blood cell’s surface. This can lead to serious health problems, including brain damage or death if you’re exposed long enough.

Radon

Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can seep into your home from the ground. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and kills about 21,000 people each year.

If you have radon problems in your home, there are ways to fix them. One way to do this is by installing a radon mitigation system to prevent it from entering through cracks or holes in your floors or walls and vents for heating/cooling systems (like furnaces).

We hope you found this article helpful and informative. We recommend speaking with a professional contractor who can help identify any issues before they become too serious. You can reach out to our team and fix a meeting for the future.