Did you know the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside? This pollution is called indoor air pollution, and many people are unaware of it, which makes it a serious health risk. Unfortunately, homeowners and business owners often overlook indoor air pollution, putting their families and employees at risk of illness.
Unlike outdoor air pollution, which is visible and easy to notice, indoor air pollution is harder to detect. It comes from everyday activities like cooking and cleaning, as well as household products, which can release harmful substances into the air you breathe. This is a growing problem, especially since studies show that most people spend a large portion of their time indoors.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 3.8 million people worldwide die prematurely each year due to respiratory and heart diseases caused by indoor air pollution. In this blog, we’ll explain what indoor air pollution is, how it can harm your health, the main sources behind it, and some simple ways to reduce it.