Is your home healthy? It might not be as good as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated within your home than outside your home, stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air buildup floating through your house’s air could result in headaches and allergy outbreaks. And mold and mildew pose a potential health risk.
Health Challenges
While these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they could be a sign your space has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is likely accurate if it goes away while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Tiredness
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more irritated than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Light-headedness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling unit might be a potential factor in indoor air quality concerns, especially if it’s having problems to purify air, adjust humidity or keep temperatures steady.
Here are further signals you may want to consider improving your indoor air:
- Increase in static or mold growth
- Disproportionate grime
- Stuffy smells