

At COIT, we believe that indoor air quality is an important aspect of any healthy home. Contaminants ranging from cigarette smoke to allergens to chemicals from paint or glues, or outdoor pollutants that travel through windows, can affect the quality of clean indoor air. According to the Daily Green, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates people spend 90% of their time indoors, but indoor air quality can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. So if you care about pollutants that can end up in your lungs, it’s just as important to guard your indoor air quality as the outdoor environmental air. The American Lung Association offers numerous tips for protecting indoor air, including:
By paying attention to your Indoor Air Quality, you’ll be taking a big step toward keeping your family’s home environment clean and healthy.