your air quality. Markers, glues, and even molding clay can have fumes that irritate the respiratory system when you’ve been exposed for extended periods. The best solution is to work outside.
9. Pressed Wood Furniture
Pressed wood or presswood is made from compressing various types of wood fibers together. While it’s an affordable material option for manufacturing furniture, it can also contain formaldehyde. The fumes from formaldehyde can be irritating so if you choose this form of furniture, make sure to air it out before bringing it inside.
10. Dry Cleaned Clothing
Dry cleaning might be convenient but the process often uses perchloroethylene, which is a potentially harmful chemical. The alternative is to wash your clothes yourself, but you can air out the dry-cleaned clothes in the garage or outside before bringing them into the house.
It’s also worth noting that your central heating and air conditioning systems need to be checked regularly. By ignoring that, you run the risk of having dangerous gases and debris accumulate in your home.
Poor indoor air quality can affect your lungs and make you more prone to respiratory illnesses. Even if you aren’t experiencing any of the characteristic symptoms such as chronic coughs, sneezing, wheezing, and persistent respiratory infections, it’s a good idea to ensure that the air in your home is free of pollutants.