You spend a lot of time in your home, thus, being mindful of your indoor air quality is extremely important. The air you breathe affects your overall well-being. Just as outdoor air becomes polluted with toxins, so does the air within your home. Here are a few household items that can cause indoor air pollution:

Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, are known for causing symptoms of health problems. VOCs are often found in paint, which may lead to problems such as nausea, headache, skin reactions, and more. If you plan on painting your home anytime soon opt for paint products that contain low or no VOC.

Scented Candles
Although it may seem nice to light a vanilla-scented candle to bring in some aroma into your space, you can also expect to negatively affect your indoor air quality. Scented candles often contain toxic chemicals and synthetic fragrances. When burning candles in your home, you can expect to ingest these toxins which can lead to health issues such as itchy eyes, hives, coughing, and headaches. As an alternative opt for candles with natural ingredients such as beeswax and soy. Additionally, if you enjoy the absence that candles bring consider investing in an electric fireplace in the Greater Toronto Area.

Household Cleaners
Have you ever read the content list of your cleaning products? Chemicals, chemicals, and more chemicals. Spray cleaners are even bigger culprits as they expel pollutants into your space. Using these harmful cleaners can lead to respiratory issues and allergies. Opt for natural cleaning solutions.

Poor indoor air quality can lead to health problems that range from minor to major. In order to protect your home, and your loved ones, we recommend investing in an air cleaner. At Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a variety of air cleaning products that will improve your indoor air quality. Contact us today to speak with a specialist to help determine the right air cleaner for your space.