According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the five biggest environmental threats to public health. Indoor air pollution is the result of products and materials with high levels of toxic emissions. For example, furniture or equipment that has been treated with harmful chemicals releases dangerous toxins in the air.
Designers should look for materials with low emissions of VOC (volatile organic compounds) and other air pollutants.
To improve indoor air quality, it’s important that the air in a room can regularly circulate and remain fresh. Plants act as natural air filters and carpets improve air quality by trapping the dust particles from the air and holding them until vacuumed. With regular, sustainable carpet cleaning, the room environment remains healthy and free of germs and allergens contained in dust particles.