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Primary Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

The word pollution is often associated with large clouds of smoke emerging from factory smoke stacks, automobiles, etc.

In fact, the majority of people blame poor indoor air quality on outdoor air pollution.

But this is not not true !

Outdoor air pollution only counts for a fraction of indoor air pollution.

These are the main sources of indoor air pollution.

	ATTIC Asbestos Insulation Fibreglass Dust & dust mites		BATHROOM Excess humidity Personal hygiene products (aerosols, sprays, etc.) Mold spores

	BEDROOM Allergens Carpet Dust & dust mites Pet hair and dander Carbon dioxide (CO2)		HOME OFFICE Printers, photocopiers: ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Melamine furniture (harmful vapors, VOC, formaldehyde)

	GARAGE Carbon monoxide (CO) Gas Pesticides/herbicides Solvents Dust Paints & chemicals Cleaning agents		LIVING ROOM Carpet Fireplace Dust & dust mites Allergens Second-hand smoke Humidifiers Pet hair and dander

	BASEMENT High humidity levels Unpleasant odours Mold Carbon monoxide (CO) Fireplace/smoke Firewood Radon		BASEMENT Solvents Woodstove Dust & dust mites Combustion system Paints & chemicals Household cleaners

	KITCHEN Lingering odours Bacteria Cooking pollutants

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