The biggest dangers are the ones that you can't see. Thankfully, with indoor air quality testing, Oxnard residents can take control of their unseen dangers. Should you get your air tested? If it's been a while since your last indoor air test, then yes. For homeowners and commercial building owners, indoor air quality testing is one of the best ways to stay safe. Before you get started, though, there are a few things you need to know about indoor air quality testing.

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You May Not Need Remediation

The first thing you should know is that you may not need remediation. You won't hear this fact very often from air quality testers. That's because most air quality testers also offer remediation services. When an air quality tester makes most of their money from their remediation services, then they'll probably try to sell you remediation services. So, how do you keep from spending money that you don't need to spend? Look for a company that only does testing. With these companies, you'll get honest answers. If you need remediation, then your air testing service can offer advice. If you don't need remediation, then they'll let you know. Either way, you'll know your home or building's air quality status.

Indoor Home Health and Sick Building Syndrome

If you've noticed health problems in your home or building recently, you need indoor air quality testing. Oxnard in general has clean outdoor air thanks to its proximity to the coast. Indoor air can be a different story. The key is in the air flow. Breezes carry harmful air away from people, dispersing chemicals and allergens. Indoors, air can't flow as well. Allergens and other environmental pollutants get inside and then stay there.

Commercial buildings have many of the same risks. People carry perfumes, cigarette smoke, and other substances into the building via their clothing. Commercial buildings can also have poor ventilation, which compounds the problem. These issues lead to a phenomenon called Sick Building Syndrome, which is what happens when a group of people experience the same symptoms when inside the same building. With indoor air quality testing, Oxnard homeowners and building owners can make their indoor spaces safer.

Biological Compounds

So, what kind of substances will your air quality tester look for? First, they'll look for biological compounds. Just because something is "natural" doesn't mean that it's necessarily good for you. For example, there are the allergens that we mentioned above. Oxnard has big stretches of land and agriculture, which means lots of opportunities for allergens to get indoors. Other biological pollutants include animal dander, dust, and mites. Air testers can help you figure out exactly which pollutants have made their way into your home or building.

Chemicals

Other air pollutants include volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. VOCs have a big impact on indoor air. So, what exactly are VOCs? They're organic chemicals that get released as gasses. Your indoor spaces can have about 10 times more VOCs than outdoor spaces. These chemicals come from a lot of household products including paints, sealants, makeups, perfumes, and more. VOCs are extremely common, which means that air testing is essential.

What Else Can I Do?

Aside from indoor air quality testing, Oxnard residents can take other actions to clear their indoor air. First, people should make sure that their homes and buildings have proper ventilation. Second, they can use organic cleaners to avoid further VOC pollution. Finally, they can install air purifiers and make sure that their air filters are changed regularly.

In addition to indoor air quality testing and mold inspection, our service not only covers the city of Oxnard, but also the surrounding regions of Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Maria, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Santa Monica, Malibu, Montecito, and Manhattan Beach.

The bottom line? When you start by getting your air tested and then keep an eye out for possible pollutants, you can protect yourself and others from illness.

SOURCES:

https://cfpub.epa.gov/airnow/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=298
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2796751/