14 Why Indoor Air Quality? Sources of indoor air pollution: Outdoor sources like pollen, and general air pollution can add to the problem, but some of the culprits such as pollutants from the dust or allergens can be found around the home. Even daily activities such as dust released from the cleaning or odours from cooking can influence the quality of the air we breathe. The finer the particles, the more dangerous they are to our health. Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) defined as particles with diameter equal to or less than 2.5 microns are so small that they remain invisible, giving us a false sense of safety. But with the right filtration system you can reduce the impact of these pollutants from the air. Air pollution Pollen Allergens VOCs Pet Dander Virus Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a measure of the air quality, as breathed by the occupants. While the average adult breathes over 15,000 litres of air per day, IAQ is often a neglected measure. Indoor air pollution is 2-5 times worse than outside air Over 50% have a loved one with a respiratory condition The average adult breathes 15,000 litres of air each day We spend 90% of our time indoors
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