Are you really safe from pollution indoors? Think again.

We think that almost everybody will agree that a majority of our life is likely to be spent indoors. But most people don’t know that most indoor places, they are likely to spend their time, can have a worse air quality index than outdoor places. Let’s talk about some of the indoor places which are likely to have a very poor air quality index.

Malls

Most malls are older buildings with poor ventilation systems and Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are badly maintained. That’s why malls have a lot of stale air with high carbon dioxide levels.

Office Buildings

Dust, humidity, and poor ventilation are common in most office buildings. They can also have stale air and sick co-workers, which can lead to them having a very poor air quality index.

Schools

Most of the schools are in decades-old buildings with poor ventilation and HVAC systems. Airborne pollutants are also common in schools as shared ventilation systems spread pollutants and pathogens from classroom to classroom and student to student. Read more