INTRODUCTION TO CLEAN AIR

The need for clean air in housing should not be underestimated:

Americans spend, on average, 90 per cent of our time indoors, mostly in the home. Some of us spend virtually all of our time indoors. Unfortunately, the modern home has many substances that may be hazardous to our health. Those agents range from minor irritants, such as dust and animal dander, to major irritants, such as molds and the chemical vapors that may be emitted by modern building materials and furnishings.

Of course, not everyone is outwardly affected by these agents, or affected in the same way. In writing this guide, we separated people who have needs and concerns into three categories:

Comfort and Prevention: This is the largest group and includes people who have no known reaction to low levels of contaminants.
For this group, the need is to improve the comfort of the home and to prevent potential health problems from occurring.

Known Health Issue: This group includes people with known sensitivities or people who are at elevated risk. Included under known sensitivities are allergies, respiratory ailments and chemical sensitivities. People with elevated risk are those who spend a lot of time in the home, such as children, women and the elderly and persons with disabilities. For this group, the need is to alter the home to lessen the effects of any known irritants and to avert risk.

Serious Health Problem: This is that small group of the population who are hypersensitive to numerous agents and who react adversely to extremely low levels of exposure. For this group, the need is to create an exceptionally clean home environment a sanctuary from exposure to even the minutest levels of contaminants.

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