Canadians spend an average of 90% of their time indoors at home, work and in recreational environments, so our indoor environment plays an important role on our health
Gases, including carbon monoxide, radon, and volatile organic compounds
Particulate matter, including tobacco smoke, dust, wood burning
Microorganisms, such as mould, bacteria and dust mites
Temperature and humidity
The source of air contaminants may be from the home itself, activities carried out in the home or outside.
Indoor air quality can be improved by:
There are a number of private companies that can assess air quality in your home by:
Collecting samples
Monitoring human exposure to pollutants
Collecting samples on building surfaces
Modeling air flow inside buildings through computer programs