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air you breathe—every moment, every day—directly affects you
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- Nearly 75% of Americans live
with someone who has allergies, asthma, emphysema, or
another respiratory illness.
- Inside air may be two to five
times more polluted than outside air—sometimes even as
high as 100 times more polluted.
- Indoor air pollution is now
considered one of the country’s top five urgent
environmental risks to public health.
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 Today’s tightly sealed and energy efficient homes save money and are better for
the environment. But most are not properly equipped to filter and purify the
constantly recirculated air. Even “leaky” older homes can accumulate high
concentrations of pollutants, as well as exhibit other indoor air quality
problems such as dampness, stuffiness, fumes, or dryness. Almost every aspect of
home life can generate indoor air pollution. Cooking, cleaning, furniture,
paint, and pets are just a few of the many culprits. When trapped and
recirculated within the home, airborne pollutants accumulate through time.
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Garage
carbon monoxide, paints, solvents |
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Bedrooms
dust mites, pet dander |
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Bathrooms
mildew, bacteria, viruses,
household cleaners |
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Attic
asbestos, dust, formaldehyde |
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Kitchen
chemicals, smoke, carbon dioxide |
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Yard
pollen, herbicides, pesticides |
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Living Areas
tobacco smoke, carpeting, furniture |
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