What’s your IAQ IQ?
How much do you really know about the air you breathe? Take a
deep breath and read on for some information that might surprise
you.
A little dust in the air won't kill me.
Right?
Right. But combined with other irritants, it could aggravate
allergies and contribute to serious respiratory issues if
left unaddressed. Staying on top of house cleaning and reducing the
use of carpets in your home can help minimize dust build-up.
I have a new home. Do I really need to be concerned with
indoor air quality?
Definitely. Energy conservation measures have led to airtight
construction that minimizes the amount of fresh air entering and
circulating within the home. Air contaminants build up and create a
hazardous indoor environment. A heat recovery ventilator (HRV),
which acts as the lungs of a home, is a great way to introduce
fresh air while increasing the efficiency of your furnace.
Do you have an indoor air quality question you'd like answered?
Email it to us at info@atlascare.ca. If we use it in our next issue
of The
Healthy Home Report, you could win a free IAQ consultation from
an AtlasCare Clean Air Specialist.