Indoor Air Quality

HUMIDITY

Occupants of households are usually very comfortable when the temperature and relative humidity are maintained within the ranges of 68 to 72 degrees and 25 to 50 percent relative humidity. Maintaining a proper humidity level isn't always easy.

Dehumidifiers are the most common sollution but there are other options.

PARTICLES

Common indoor air particulates include dirt, dust, fibers, tobacco smoke particles and fireplace or wood stove soot. Airborne particles can range from 0.1 microns in size to 100 microns in size; however, studies have shown that more than 99% of the particles suspended in air are ultra-fine, one micron (1/1,000,000 of a meter) or smaller.

Electonic Air Cleaners are the most common sullution.

VOCs

Volatile organic compounds include potentially harmful or irritating derivatives of alcohols, ketones, hydrocarbons and aromatics, such as formaldehyde or benzene. VOC are often created from "off-gassing" of man-made materials such as carpeting, composite wood products or household chemicals.

Ultra Violet Germicidal Lights are the most common sollution.