Here are a few facts that have most people thinking about their indoor air quality
- People spend 75 - 90% of their time indoors
- Exposure to airborne contamination is considerable
- 59% of all major office buildings have contaminated heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). If not properly maintained, they are a hotbed for mold and bacteria
- Each person inhales over 3,500 gallons of air each day. Children inhale more particles for their size then adolescents and adults
- Polluted air causes 94% of all respiratory problems
- More than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, about 1/3 are children under 18
- about 40,000 dust mites can live in one ounce of dust
- An estimated 10 - 15% of the entire population may be allergic to cat and dog dander
- A person sheds up to 700,000 skin flakes each day
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