Did you know that very often the air we breathe indoors can be a lot worse than the air we breathe out of doors? It is a good idea to become familiar with the reasons for this, as poor indoor air quality can have a negative effect on our well-being. Let’s consider one of the causes, biological pollutants.
What are biological pollutants? Bio pollutants are living organisms or fragments of them. The most common kinds of bio pollutants found in the home are pet dander, cockroach parts, pollen, and dust mites. They also include viruses and bacteria. The thought that these microscopic pollutants floating around in the air we breathe is not a pleasant one, but the truth is, they are found in almost every home.
What can be done to remove biological pollutants? It will be almost impossible to completely remove all bio pollutants from a home, although you can help to reduce them. For example, in order to thrive, biological pollutants need moisture and nutrients. High humidity areas such as a damp basement and bathrooms, etc. provide optimum conditions for this. Working to reduce humidity levels will help to reduce bio pollutants. Air conditioning units and humidifiers help with humidity, but they can also encourage biological pollutants if they are not thoroughly cleaned out regularly. There are even some modern construction techniques and building materials that unintentionally increase bio pollutant levels. This is because a lot of modern building designs prevent outside air from entering the home.
If you are worried that biological pollutants are causing poor air quality in your home, why not contact a home inspector? They can give you more suggestions on improving your home’s indoor environment.
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