Beware of Indoor Pollutants, Part 2

MarinaHanes ~ 30 October 2009

Combustion Products
Did you know that your gas-fired appliances emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and water vapor? If your flues are damaged or your gas appliance isn’t vented properly, you can have a backdraft of some of these harmful gases.

Volatile Organic Compounds

What causes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home? Well, the formaldehyde in your carpets as well as pesticides and even your body odors can cause VOCs. The VOCs from formaldehyde, pesticides and gasoline in your garage is what you need to watch.

Tobacco Smoke

Tobacco smoke can cause health consequences for smokers and non-smokers because of all of the gases and particles that are produced so this can be an indoor pollutant too.

During fall and winter, you’re more likely to be inside most of the time, so it’s beneficial to assess your home and determine how you can make your indoor environment less harmful to your health.

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