Let’s first talk about what this means. From many different home products, a vapor is released called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are also released from furniture and certain building products such as wood floors & paints (this is not an exhaustive list; click here for more sources of VOCs).
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs can cause some serious problems:
- Eye, nose, and throat irritation
- Headaches, loss of coordination, and nausea
- Damage to the liver, kidney, and central nervous system
- Some organics can cause cancer in animals, and some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans
- Many other additional problems
Solutions to Reduce Indoor Levels of VOCs to Make Your Home as Safe as Possible
Gary’s offers IAQ—Indoor Air Quality Products for these issues!