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Solving The Problem Of Indoor Air Pollution

Wed 27 Feb 2008 - 16:41

Solving The Problem Of Indoor Air Pollution
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nick_Scarpa]Nick Scarpa

Indoor Air Quality : Search the internet tonight and you will find hundreds of links to sites that discuss indoor air quality. It has become a big issue affecting people all across the globe.

How much of the information that we read offers real helpful information?

In order to deal with indoor air pollution we need to fully understand what it is, what causes it and most importantly what to do about it. I hope to answer some of those questions in this blog.

The Environmental Protection Agency states that 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution. The American Lung Association says; "Indoor air pollution is wide spread. You are more likely to get sick from pollution in your home and office than from pollution in the air outside." This is serious stuff.

Cruise ship sickness, sick building syndrome, Legionnaires disease, methicillan-resistant staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) and a host of other front-page news stories have shown us that our homes, workplaces, schools and gathering places are not as safe as we might have thought. What we need to do is uncover the truth and look for proven solutions to these and other environmental issues.

So what is the cause of these things and how can we be sure that the air that we breathe is not full of them? And if it is, what is the best solution?


Have you ever noticed the dust that is seen when a sunbeam comes through your window? Well often, bacteria, mold, fungus and the like are traveling on microscopic particles that float through that indoor air and eventually they wind up on things we touch, such as doorknobs, kitchen cabinets, athletic gear and more.

How can we be sure that our homes are safe for our families and children? Will any air filter or purifier solve these issues?

The best thing we can do is to have our home's air quality tested. Obviously, that would be a costly solution, so what else can we do?Here are some steps that will help.



We need to perform a simple test using a petri dish and sampling fluid

Allow the petri dish to sit with the cover off for 2-3 hours

Close up the petri dish and place it in a plastic bag inside a cabinet

After a couple days, carefully examine the results

You may want to have someone with some knowledge of sampling provide guidance here


After you have had your results examined and you recognize that there are some mold spores or bacteria growing from your indoor air sample, you will want to evaluate a solution. Do not allow price to be the determining factor. If you care about your family or your own health and environment, you will want to look at the results of several products. Hepa filters are probably the most popular, but not always the best solution. It will depend on home and size of area you are seeking to improve. There are many types of air purifiers and most claim that their product is the only one that works, so be open minded and look for a product that does what it says. Avoid units that require you to clean or replace filters or parts on an ongoing basis.

What matters most is that the product you purchase meets the need! Don't rush into anything! Take it for a test drive and kick the tires before you sign on the dotted line.

Nick Scarpa is Indoor Air Quality consultant and owner of Grow Technologies, an envirotech business based out of Massachusetts. Learn more about our technologies and how we deal with indoor air pollution. http://www.ActivePure.com/grow

Email: [mailto:grow@ecoquestintl.com]grow@ecoquestintl.com

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