| As you may know the air inside your home is | | | | stoves and fireplaces, also pesticides that are |
| several times more dirty than the outside air. But | | | | used in or around the house. These, if not stored |
| what many people don't know is what causes this | | | | properly can mix and have very serious |
| poor indoor air quality. This problem can be caused | | | | consequences if inhaled in large quantities. |
| by several factors: | | | | 4. Smoking is another cause of bad air quality in |
| 1. Dust can build on many surfaces and attracts | | | | the home. Smoking can aggravate breathing |
| dust mites. No matter where you live you will | | | | problems and can even cause lung cancer if you |
| have some accumulation of dust, however the | | | | have been exposed for very long periods of time. |
| more rural places tend to have considerably more | | | | Smoking is harmful to people of all ages and has |
| dust than populated places. Dust mites feed off | | | | no positive effects whatsoever. |
| the dust and multiply according to the amount of | | | | It has even been stated that poor indoor air |
| dust that is present, these are nasty little insects | | | | quality can have an effect on small children , by |
| that can cause allergic reactions if not taken care | | | | causing them to have a reduced attention span. |
| of properly. | | | | This would be because they were not getting |
| 2. Mold is another problem that affects the air | | | | enough clean air to their brain, which in turn |
| quality of your home. If mold is let build up enough | | | | causes the lack of attention. Bad quality air can |
| it can become dangerous to breathe and cause | | | | also contribute to insomnia or trouble sleeping |
| serious problems. Mold has a certain smell, kind of | | | | which also can have effects on attention and |
| musty and it tends to thrive in more humid and | | | | alertness. |
| damp environments. You can purchase a | | | | These are some of the major causes of poor air |
| Dehumidifier that will decrease the humidity in | | | | quality in the home and it is safe to say that |
| your home which limits the ability for mold to | | | | everyones house has some combination of these |
| spread. | | | | effecting the air. If not taken care of properly |
| 3. Chemicals are a broad category of pollutants | | | | they can cause major breathing problems or |
| that can manifest in the home. Some of these | | | | worsen breathing problems that may already be |
| include Cleaners, paint or paint thinners, leaky gas | | | | present in your family. |