10 Surprising Facts About Indoor Air Pollution

Pop quiz. Which do you think is more polluted: outdoor air, or the air inside your home?

The truth is, unless you are making a conscious effort to purify your home's air, it is probably more polluted than the air outside.

Think that's surprising? Check out these 10 facts about indoor air quality.

1. The EPA has ranked indoor air pollution as a top five environmental risk to public health.
2. The quality of indoor air can be up to 10x worse than outside air.
3. Indoor air pollution has been linked to allergies, asthma, respiratory illness, and heart problems.
4. Air “fresheners”? The NRDC determined that most of them contain high levels of toxins.
5. The WHO states that over 4 million people prematurely die each year from indoor air pollution.
6. Common sources of indoor air pollution include heating equipment, cleaning products, paints, and pesticides.
7. Cigarette smoke contains about 4,000 chemicals – over 200 of which are known to be poisonous.
8. 96% of homes tested by the EPA had at least one indoor air quality problem.
9. The average human breaths about 3,400 gallons of air every day.
10. You spend about 90% of your time indoors.

If you are looking for a way to improve the air quality in your home, having your ducts professionally cleaned is a great first step. By removing contaminants such as dust, pollen, and mold from your home's air ducts, you can alleviate your allergies and lower your energy bills at the same time.

Long Island homes and businesses can count on GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration for a high quality duct cleaning at an affordable rate. Visit our website or give us a call today at 631-940-8100 for a free quote.