Indoor Air Quality Checker
Assess your home's air quality by evaluating common pollution sources and get personalized recommendations for creating a healthier indoor environment.
📚 Indoor Air Quality Assessment Guide
Learn how to evaluate your home's air quality using EPA-approved methods and get actionable recommendations.
🏠 Why Indoor Air Matters
According to the EPA, indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Americans spend 90% of their time indoors.
Common indoor pollutants: PM2.5, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), radon, mold spores, allergens.
🔍 Assessment Process
Our tool evaluates your home using ASHRAE standards across multiple categories:
- Building characteristics
- Pollution sources
- Ventilation effectiveness
- Protective measures
📊 Understanding Your Score
Receive a 0-100 score with specific recommendations based on WHO guidelines:
- 80-100: Excellent air quality
- 60-79: Good with minor improvements
- 40-59: Fair - action needed
- Below 40: Poor - immediate attention required
Quick Indoor Air Quality Tips
🌿 Source Control
- Use exhaust fans while cooking
- Choose low-VOC paints and materials
- Store chemicals in sealed containers
- Fix water leaks promptly
🌬️ Ventilation
- Open windows when outdoor air is clean
- Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans
- Maintain HVAC system regularly
- Consider mechanical ventilation
🔧 Air Cleaning
- Use HEPA air purifiers
- Change HVAC filters regularly
- Vacuum with HEPA filter
- Consider UV air sanitizers
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