Why should you worry about VOC’s? Mr. Duct Cleaner knows if someone in your home is sensitive to allergens, immune compromised or simply strives to live a healthier life, good indoor air quality is a must. Eliminating VOC’s is part of the process of improving indoor air.
VOC is short for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These are pesky chemicals that are created in your indoor air space every day. They play a significant role in our environment, health, and everyday life.
VOCs contribute to smog formation and ground-level ozone, affecting air quality. Poor ventilation can trap VOC’s indoors, impacting your well-being. Prolonged exposure to high VOC levels can lead to respiratory issues, headaches, and even cancer.
Where do VOC’s come from? Man made VOC’s come from industry, transportation, household products, and indoor activities. Factories, refineries, and manufacturing plants release VOCs during production processes. Vehicle exhaust contains VOCs, especially from gasoline and diesel fuels. Paints, cleaning agents, and even office equipment emit VOCs. Cooking, smoking, and using household products also contributes to indoor VOC levels.
What can you do to combat indoor VOC build up?
- Properly ventilate indoor spaces to reduce VOC buildup
- Open windows and use exhaust fans when cooking or using chemicals
- Houseplants absorb VOCs and improve indoor air quality
- Spider plants, peace lilies, and snake plants are excellent choices
Be Mindful of New Furniture and Carpets:
- New furniture and carpets can release VOCs. Allow them to off-gas in well-ventilated areas before bringing them indoors.
- And last but NOT least, have your HVAC system and ducts cleaned, perform the patented Aeroseal Clean Seal process and then install an Aerus Air Scrubber to regularly deactivate VOCs.
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