Indoor Air Environmental Facts

• The EPA ranks indoor air pollution in the top three environmental risks to public health.
  
• EPA studies indicate that indoor levels of many pollutants may be 25 to more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. Indoor air is usually three to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
  
• According to a studies by the American College of Allergists and the State of Massachusetts, indoor air contaminants are responsible for half of all illnesses.
  
• Exposure to indoor air pollutants has increased due to a variety of factors, including the increased use of synthetic building materials and furnishings, chemically formulated personal care products, and household cleaners.
  
• In the last 30 years, the number of people with asthma has gone up by almost 60%.
  
• The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 30% of newly constructed and remodeled facilities have indoor air quality problems.
  
• We inhale approximately 15,000 quarts of air each day.
  
• Most homes built after 1979 have tighter insulation wraps that trap smoke, odors and other irritants indoors.
  
• Tobacco smoke actually contains over 4,000 compounds, many of which are strong irritants.
  
• 87% of American homeowners are not aware that pollution may be worse inside their homes than outdoors.
  
• About 40,000 dust mites, a common cause of household allergies, can be found in only one ounce of dust.
  
• Most homes generate about 40 pounds of dust per year for every 1.500 square feet of space.
  
• Because they breathe faster than adults, children inhale 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults and are especially sensitive to air quality.
  
• More than 15 million Americans are estimated to have asthma, including almost 10% of school-age children.
  
• Asthma and other respiratory problems are on the rise due to poor indoor air quality caused by: dust mites, mold/mildew, pollen, bacteria, smoke, dust, pet dander and chemical/odors.
  
• Even a spotless home can allow indoor pollutants to flourish. Bathrooms, damp basements, and even carpets and furniture are often the prime causes.
  
• Over 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever and other allergies.
  
• Many ordinary activities such as cooking, cleaning and redecorating can spread indoor pollutants.
  
• According to a study by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, indoor air contaminants are responsible for half of all illnesses.
  
• Tobacco smoke actually contains over 4,000 compounds, many of which are strong irritants.
  
• Many ordinary activities such as cooking, cleaning and redecorating can spread indoor pollutants.
  
• Particulate such as mold spores, dust, soot, bacteria, viruses and allergens are often less than .3 microns. This is the size at which allergens usually can get deep into your lungs because they cannot be well filtered by your nose and throat. Our unique ActiveOx™ technology effectively, removes virtually all of these tiny particles from your breathing range, thereby reducing the potential triggers for asthma and allergy attacks.