VOCs, also known as volatile organic compounds, are compounds that contain high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Common VOC sources include things like paints, cleaning agents, new carpets and new furniture. VOCs can pose a severe health risk indoors, where their concentrations are typically much higher than outdoors. Learn about the sources of VOCs, their harms on the body, and how to protect against volatile organic compounds here.
Invisible air pollutants harm indoor air quality, jeopardizing our health silently. This time, we focus on the three most common types of gaseous air pollutants: VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), Formaldehyde, NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide), and radon. Time to monitor your indoor air pollution! VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Are you experiencing headaches …
The health risks of air pollution are widely explored and publicized, but the relationship between cooking and indoor air quality is only just starting to gain momentum. Our Kitchens are like Mini Laboratories How we cook can generate a crazy level of pollutants. These pollutants can have a harmful effect …
Worried about radon gas in your home? Radon gas is both odorless and difficult to detect using our senses. The most reliable way to determine its presence is by conducting radon testing using DIY test kits or radon monitors. Let’s discuss various radon testing methods in detail! Before Testing Radon …
Although radon starts as a gas, it can eventually decay into radioactive radon particles. So how big are these radon particles? It turns out, the size of radon particles can vary depending on what else is in your air. Radon Particles: Two Sizes Size #1: Radon Attached to Aerosol Particles …
Radon gas is a radioactive substance that can enter homes through soil and other sources. While HEPA filters are widely recognized as the most effective air filtration method for particles, how well do they filter out radon gas? In this article, we’ll explore what radon is and whether HEPA filters …
Researchers have tested the air pollution released by incense sticks, and it’s not pretty! Frankincense, myrrh, and nag champa incense are often used in these sticks. Although you may enjoy the scent, these incense sticks can be quite dangerous to your health. The burning of incense sticks releases two dangerous …
The use of essential oil diffusers such as the popular “Air Wick Essential Mist Diffuser” can be extremely relaxing. Many essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus are touted to have a variety of benefits ranging from pain relief to boosting your mood. But can essential oil diffusers actually …
Cigarette smoke smell and the dangerous pollutants in secondhand smoke can be extremely unpleasant. The health danger is serious, with a study showing one cigarette produces 10-times the amount of dangerous particulates than a diesel car. So how can we remove cigarette smoke smell and the cancer-causing pollutants in it? …
Air purifier and pollution jargon can seem to be endless. AQI, CADR, PM2.5, PM10 VOC, ACH, AHAM, and more. What do all of these weird acronyms mean? In this article, we break down all of the most important acronyms you need to know about air pollution and air purifiers. Air …
Poor indoor air quality is a common in homes and offices around the world. Poor air quality can affect the health, mood and productivity of those indoors. Here are three different ways to improve indoor air quality, and the advantages of each. Indoor Air Quality Overview: Before we get to …
