What are some causes of indoor air pollution?
Lack of ventilation and fresh air exchange (leads to mould, stale air, fatigue, carbon dioxide toxicity), the average vacuum cleaner, synthetic chemical air fresheners, photocopiers (emit ozone), new paint, varnish, nail polish removers, faulty gas appliances, unflued gas heaters (gas emits carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide amongst other so called combustion gases), perfume, new pressed wood products (like kitchen cupboards and bench tops), new carpets, new curtains, dust mites, dust, asbestos, some insulation (synthetic mineral fibres), smoke, formaldehyde (used in glues, resins, paints, building materials , caravans, mobile homes, shelving, cabinetry and furniture). Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, which means it is known to cause cancer and is used in so many applications. Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are also present in all commercial cleaning agents. This is why there is such a strong smell when going down the detergent aisle in the supermarket. It is a
