| As you may know the air inside your home is several | | | | problems. Mold has a certain smell, kind of musty and it |
| times more dirty than the outside air. But what many | | | | tends to thrive in more humid and damp environments. |
| people don't know is what causes this poor indoor air | | | | You can purchase a Dehumidifier that will decrease |
| quality. This problem can be caused by several | | | | the humidity in your home which limits the ability for |
| factors: | | | | mold to spread. |
| 1. Dust can build on many surfaces and attracts dust | | | | 3. Chemicals are a broad category of pollutants that |
| mites. No matter where you live you will have some | | | | can manifest in the home. Some of these include |
| accumulation of dust, however the more rural places | | | | Cleaners, paint or paint thinners, leaky gas stoves and |
| tend to have considerably more dust than populated | | | | fireplaces, also pesticides that are used in or around |
| places. Dust mites feed off the dust and multiply | | | | the house. These if not stored properly can mix and |
| according to the amount of dust that is present, these | | | | have very serious consequences if inhaled in large |
| are nasty little insects that can cause allergic reactions | | | | quantities. |
| if not taken care of properly. | | | | 4. Smoking is another cause of bad air quality in the |
| 2. Mold is another problem that affects the air quality | | | | home. Smoking can aggravate breathing problems and |
| of your home. If mold is let build up enough it can | | | | can even cause lung cancer if you have been |
| become dangerous to breathe and cause serious | | | | exposed for very long periods of time. |