IAQ – Indoor Air Quality

 

The air in your home may be polluted by various contaminants that cause allergies and respiratory problems, Mahwah NJ - Indoor Air Quality Inspections and Testing  sometimes serious and ongoing. Mold Testing NJ-NY is a certified IAQ Inspection and Testing service that is offered to homeowners in Bergen County NJ where we are based as well as a wide surrounding area. We urge you to learn about Indoor Air Quality inspections and decide if the air in your home needs to be tested.

 

Why Are IAQ Inspections Necessary?

 

Certain pollutants in the air can cause allergies and illness, at times serious long-term respiratory health conditions. Mold Testing NJ-NY will inspect and test the air in your home to determine if pollutants are present and at what level. We only inspect for these contaminants and report our findings to the homeowner, we do not remediate. Our goal is to inform a homeowner of an Indoor Air Quality problem and recommend a strategy to clean it up.

 

Definitions of Indoor Air Quality Pollutants

 

VOC

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds which are produced by certain solids or liquids. They may include a number of chemicals, some presenting illnesses. The concentration of VOCs may be as much as ten times higher indoors than outdoors. Most people spend a lot of time indoors, especially in winter, and can be adversely affected by VOCs.

MVOC

MVOCs are Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds and are produced by actively growing mold. The level of the gases produced should be measured to determine if it is high enough to require remediation.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is an organic air pollutant made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Formaldehyde is present outdoors, but the indoor concentration is generally higher because of the sources that produce it. Testing for formaldehyde can help prevent certain respiratory conditions.

Particulates

Particulates are matter made up of a mixture of solid and liquid droplets floating in the air. Some are released from specific sources, such as sneezing or coughing. Others are formed from chemical reactions in the atmosphere. Particulates in the air are a specific cause of the spread of Covid 19.

 

Regular Inspection And Testing Is Recommended

 

Routine Indoor Air Quality Inspection and Testing alerts you of any unhealthy atmosphere in your home. Certain allergies and respiratory conditions seem to appear with no reason, but they are probably caused by contaminants in your air. For certified Indoor Air Quality inspection and testing by a professional, call on Mold Testing NJ-NY at (201) 658-8881. Learn about Indoor Air Quality Inspections from qualified technicians.