SOURCE - NYC.GOV
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality refers to the condition of air inside a house or building. Poor air quality can affect your health.
Factors that affect indoor air quality include:
Temperature
Humidity
Indoor Pollutants, such as cigarette smoke, household products (paints, cleaners) or building materials (pressed wood products, carpeting).
Outdoor Pollutants that can drift indoors, such as car and boiler exhaust, fire or chemical releases.
Ventilation and air flow
Building maintenance — poor home maintenance can lead to cracks and leaks, which can cause pest infestations, mold growth and building damage.
Improve Your Home’s Air Quality
Ventilation, which is bringing fresh air into your home, is one of the most important ways to improve indoor air quality. Increase the fresh air coming into your home and follow these steps for better air quality: