Sylvane is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year! If you follow our indoor air quality blog, you know we’ve been leading the indoor air quality industry since 2000.
We’re kicking off the celebration with 20 indoor air quality facts that may surprise you. We want to highlight the importance of indoor air quality and keep your health top-of-mind in 2020:
1.) The healthiest humidity level for homes is between 45-50%.
2.) Poor air quality is in the top 5 of EPA list of environmental dangers.
3.) Daily activities like cooking and showering can add up to 25 pounds of moisture to your home.
4.) 70% of US households have at least one pet. That means a lot of pet dander, pet hair and other items that can cause allergy flare-ups and health issues.
5.) Most molds like relative humidity above 60-70%.
6.) More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.
7.) 98% of basements will experience water damage at some point.
8.) Evaporative coolers can be used as powerful fans – just don’t add water.
9.) Tiny particles, known as PM2.5, have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers and can get deep into the lungs, causing various health issues. Air purifiers are the best way to get rid of these particles.
10.) Most people spend 90% of their time indoors.
11.) Allergies, asthma, lung cancer and heart problems have all been linked to poor air quality.
12.) Spraying bleach on mold isn’t recommended. We suggest using a steam cleaner for chemical-free sanitizing.
13.) Unlike many diseases, asthma is on the rise.
14.) Water damage is an indoor air quality issue, even though many people don’t consider it one.
15.) The best recommendation for managing high humidity levels in your home is to install a dehumidifier. Only about 13% of US homes use one.
16.) Programmable thermostats learn your routines to help save you money without any effort.
17.) People spend about 65% of their time at home – so having a healthy home is extremely important.
18.) Contaminated air in schools is associated with a 10-20% increase in student absences.
19.) Replace furnace filters every six to 12-months to avoid clogging air ducts and condenser coils.
20.) Air fresheners actually negatively impact your indoor air quality. The best way to clean indoor air is with an air purifier.
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