In recent years, home air quality has become more and more of a concern for more and more people
There are two main reasons for this. The first is increased health awareness in society in general. As we learn more about the dangers of mold, VOCs, and smoke, we value our air quality more. The second is a bit less intuitive; it’s the way we build and insulate our homes these days. Until a few decades ago, even a well-insulated home was drafty by today’s standards. This was a bad thing for your energy bill, which is why insulation standards have gone up over time. But it’s actually a good thing for your indoor air quality. Unless you’re currently suffering from the effects of the west coast wildfires, outdoor air is cleaner than indoor air. This means that a...