Green Tip of the Day - Improve Indoor Air Quality
Concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) increased when energy conservation measures instituted in office buildings during the 1970s, minimized the introduction of outside air and contributed to the buildup of indoor air contaminants. IAQ generally refers to the quality of the air in an office environment. Other terms related to IAQ include indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and "sick building syndrome" (SBS).Complaints about IAQ range from simple complaints, such as the air smelling mold, to more complex, where the air quality causes illness and lost work time. It may not be easy to identify a single reason for IAQ complaints because of the number and variety of possible sources, causes, and varying individual sensitivities.
Improving the indoor air quality in your home can be simple.
Put green plants in your home. Studies suggest that for a 2000 square foot home, you will need as many as 15 plants to receive the optimal benefits. Aside from cheering up a room, house plants improve the indoor air quality in your home by absorbing toxic gases from your computer and electronic equipment. They also help maintain humidity.
Many houseplants are easy to maintain. Be sure to choose plants that will grow well in your home by considering how much direct sunlight and attention they will need. Get one for your office too!
* If you have a toddler in your home who enjoys unplanting your house plants, try hanging the plants out of reach.
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