Home Air Quality refers to pollutants that typically occur indoors such as Volatle Organic Compounds, as opposed to outdoor air quality
Formaldehyde and voc
Indoor air polution can be categorized into aerosols and gasses.
Some like Formaldehyde and VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
viruses in the air are actually small water droplets (aerosols) containing the virus.
Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal
Organic chemicals are attracted to carbon the best. Very few inorganic chemicals will be removed by carbon.
Chlorinated volatile organic compounds (Cl-VOCs), including polychloromethanes, polychloroethanes and polychloroethylenes, are widely used as solvents
VOCs
Benzene,
Ethylene glycol,
Formaldehyde, etc
Odors
Fine smoke particles.
What is aerosol particle size? - Google SearchHousehold air pollution and health
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Introduction to Indoor Air Quality | US EPA
fuel-burning combustion appliances
Tobacco products
Building materials and furnishings as diverse as:
Deteriorated asbestos-containing insulation
Newly installed flooring, upholstery or carpet
Cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood products
Products for household cleaning and maintenance, personal care, or hobbies
Central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices
Excess moisture
Outdoor sources such as:
Radon
Pesticides
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https://molekule.science/activated-carbon-air-filter/#:~:text=Activated%20carbon%20has%20special%20properties,particle%20pollution%20from%20the%20air.
Activated carbon has special properties that allow it to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, and other gaseous pollutants from the air.
Carbon air filters are the filters most commonly used to remove gases. They are designed to filter gases through a bed of activated carbon (also called activated charcoal) and are usually used to combat volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from common household products. They are also often used to remove odors from the air, such as the smell of tobacco smoke. They cannot remove fine particles like mold, dust, or pollen from the air.
Outdoor air pollution.
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The EPA Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) publications do not list specific chemicals but have general guidelines such as:
Test for radon or determine how to fix high levels (PDF) of radon.
Reduce asthma triggers.
Prevent mold by controlling moisture.
Keep your home and car smoke-free.
Install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Change the batteries in existing CO and smoke detectors.
Use and properly maintain your ventilation system.
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