Since VOCs are all around us, especially indoors, it can be nearly impossible to avoid them altogether. However, you can take steps to reduce them in your environment. Many VOCs are found in building and home materials. They can be in paint, adhesives, carpets and wood products. There are low- VOC products available today for…
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound which are compounds that are gases at room temperature. They have a low boiling point – which is why they are called volatile. There are more than 1700 VOCs but some of the most common ones are acetone, benzene, butanal, formaldehyde and xylene. While they can be found indoors…
Home is where the heart is…and where we want to relax and feel at ease. You may think that the outside air is full of pollution and contaminants from traffic, construction and industry but close the windows and you are safe in your home. If that is the case, you might be surprised to learn…