Indoor Pollutants
Did you know that everyday ordinary activities like cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning and decorating applications are all ways to release and spread indoor pollutants within the home? It’s not uncommon for the air inside a home to be more polluted than outside air. That’s a pretty staggering thought, isn’t it? But just what is a biological pollutant?
Living Organisms
Biological Pollutants are living organisms. One of the most common areas of impact is our indoor air quality. This can often lead to illness, causing lost school and work days, and necessitating doctor and even hospital visits. I suspect we can all agree that’s not good.
- animal dander
- dust mites
- cockroach parts
- infectious bacteria and viruses
- pollen
Biological Pollutants exist everywhere.
It’s not because your home is not clean enough. It’s true; a messy, disorganized house will generally exacerbate the problem. Yet, no matter how clean your home, several of these substances exist within every home. Completely eradicating them is impossible. The goal is to control their spread and impact by holding them to manageable levels.
NUTRIENTS
Provides the food to allow growth
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CONSTANT MOISTURE +
POOR AIR CIRCULATION
Creates the climate to allow growth
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Firewood
- also a source of moisture, fungi and bugs.
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Air Conditioning Systems
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Wood
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Kerosene & Gas Heaters
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Wallboard
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Washing Machines
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Insulation
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Clothes Dryers
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Construction Material
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Dishwashers
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Gas Stove
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We are all exposed to Biological Pollutants.
The effect they have on our health depends upon the type and amount of biological pollution exposure and the individual person’s sensitivity and level of health. Some people may never seem to display health reactions from biological pollutants. Others experience one or more of the reactions listed below.
3 REACTIONS to BPs
- allergic reaction
- infectious reaction
- toxic reaction
Chronic Illness
Sometimes, one or more people within a home become chronically ill with no obvious cause. Developing the most effective strategy for minimizing the presence of Biological Pollutants can be the only thing besides moving out of the building that provide impactful results.
The Answer?
The easy answer is to limit available nutrients and control climate factors wherever possible in order to keep the presence of biological pollutants to the lowest levels possible. Of course, in reviewing the sources of available nutrients listed above, it becomes clear that answer is not so easy after all.
Contact From the Ground Up Inspections if you are concerned that you may have a serious Biological Pollutant issue in your home. We can perform a thorough home inspection to determine areas that may be contributing to the growth and spread of BPs, such as issues with the heating and cooling system, including humidifiers, vents, duct lining and insulation. At From the Ground Up Inspections, we are proud of our experience and reputation. We dig deep to ensure you know what you are getting into with your purchase! Contact From the Ground Up Inspections for all your Middle Tennessee home inspection needs! To learn more about our services, prices or to schedule an appointment, call (615) 351-1922.
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