Battling against the pollution of the air in our home.

In accordance with various recent studies, "the air we breathe indoors is five to ten times dirtier than outdoor air". In spite of this, most people spends an average of 80 per cent of his time in an enclosed room or semi-closed. Even if at home, in the office or at the school, it is critical to learn and to recognize this type of pollution to overcome it effectively. For that reason, now, this article will talk about the pollution of indoor air.

Pollutants within the wall space, floor, on our furniture or in the products we use, pollution sources are everywhere in the house. Topping the list is the tobacco fumes that happen to be toxic that creep into every corner of the house. They are followed tightly by many chemical substances, including glues, paints, varnishes and solvents that release dangerous elements for example formaldehyde along with other volatile organic and natural compounds. You can also find some materials utilized in constructing the building, including insulation mineral wool, asbestos, lead or treated wood. In addition to these chemical compounds, we are also exposed to agents of biological origin such as mold, moisture, bacteria, and various allergens including animal dander and dust mites that come and grow in both soils as walls, fabrics and air ducts. Many household products and cosmetics, home fragrances, incense and scented candles also contain harmful substances. Finally, in some regions granitic basement, the air is polluted by radon, an odorless radioactive gas of natural origin, which seeps through the soil and accumulates in enclosed spaces.

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