It might surprise you to learn that the quality of the air in your home is not as safe and clean as you may think. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, depending on one’s location, the air inside their home could be up to 100 times more contaminated than the outdoor air.
Numerous studies have found that respiratory conditions such as hay fever, asthma, allergies, and COPD can be aggravated by the indoor air you breathe. Additionally, in certain instances, respiratory issues may stem from indoor air polluted by things like dust, dust mites, pet dander, cleaning products, and tobacco smoke.
Other Things to Know About Indoor Air Pollution
To further emphasize the importance of indoor air quality, please note the following:
- Approximately 15 million Americans suffer from asthma, including, shockingly, one in 13 school-aged children.
- Because they breathe faster than adults, children inhale 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults.
- The number of Americans suffering from asthma has gone up 60% in the last 30 years.
- Over 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever and allergies, and 87% of American homeowners are unaware that the air in their homes is far more polluted than outdoor air.
Advantages of Improving Indoor Air Quality
Here are just a few of the ways all family members can benefit from improved indoor air quality:
- A decrease in allergens and other pollutants
- A decrease in respiratory-related health issues
- Less dust settling on furniture, work and serving areas, and other spaces.
- Fewer lingering, offensive indoor odors
To sum up, the health of you and your family can be negatively affected by poor indoor air quality, and the problem needs to be taken seriously.
For Indoor Air Quality Solutions in Chesapeake – Contact MSCO Heating & Cooling
For better air quality in your home, help is only a phone call away at MSCO Heating & Cooling. We offer a wide range of indoor air quality services and products, including among others, the RGF Reme Halo-Led, Aerus Air Scrubber Plus and the Plasma Air PlasmaPure 600, along with finance options to prevent any strain on your family’s budget.
For over 65 years, MSCO has served our friends and neighbors in the greater Chesapeake area, and we would like to have the opportunity to help you as well. Just give us a call at 757-895-7806 to speak with one of our air quality experts and learn more about the ways MSCO Heating & Cooling can improve the air quality in your home.
