Ask This Old House | Understanding Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a terms used to address the quality of the air inside our homes and buildings. Buildings on average are 2X-5X worse in terms of air quality when compared to the outdoor air. Certain pollutants and chemicals, such as Particulate Matter (PM), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Radon, etc are hazardous to our health but we can’t detect it with out senses. Check out the video to learn the basics, including how to monitor and what to do if your IAQ levels are unsafe.

If you want to learn more head over to the EPA website on IAQ by clicking here: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq