Indoor Air Pollutants
This section highlights key sources of air pollutants, the possible related health risks, and gives tips for how to reduce their presence in indoor environments.
- Biological pollutants are living organisms like mould, bacteria and dust mites.
- Chemical pollutants are gasses and particles that come from combustion appliances, tobacco smoke, household and personal care products, various building materials and outdoor air.
A lack of ventilation, especially in air-tight buildings, is a key factor that impacts the quality of indoor air.
| Did you know? |
| Canadians spend on average 90% of their time indoors. |
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