Currently, there is no way to measure all types of indoor air pollution with the press of a single button. Instead, you will have to use multiple sensors and testing methods to look for all potential causes of indoor air pollution. Here are a few of the main pollutant tests you can do at home.
Volatile Organic Compound Sensors
Called VOCs, these are a variety of gaseous chemicals that are harmful for humans to breathe. They are often released from furniture, building materials and other household items. The air quality technicians at Pro Temp of Illinois in Westchester can use a sensor to see how many milligrams of VOCs are present per cubic meter of air. Anything above 1.0 is potentially problematic.
Carbon Dioxide Meters
A carbon dioxide meter measures the levels of CO2 in the air. Carbon dioxide is naturally released into the air as humans breathe, but it can also be used to assess the levels of hydrogen gas and certain volatile organic compounds in the air.
Radon Sensors
Radon is a gas that is often released from the ground itself. In high levels, it can be carcinogenic. A radon test will let you figure out how much radon is in your indoor air. Small levels are common everywhere, but measurements above 4 pCi/L should be addressed.
Mold Testing Kits
Mold growing invisibly behind walls or other surfaces can taint your indoor air quality. Fortunately, there are simple mold testing kits that can be left out for a few days to tell you if your indoor air is damaged by mold spores.
Getting all the materials and doing all the indoor air pollution tests yourself can be expensive and time-consuming. The more convenient option is using professional services like Pro Temp of Illinois’ indoor air quality testing services. We also offer several other helpful options, including equipment installation, routine servicing and HVAC repair. Get clean and comfortable indoor air by calling our Westchester office today.