How to Minimize VOCs Inside Your Home

Volatile organic compounds, also referred to as VOCs, can pose serious health risks to you and your family. If you suspect the presence of VOCs in your Gainesville home, there are steps you can take to reduce the concentration of these harmful chemical compounds and protect yourself and your family from serious harm.

What Are Volatile Organic Compounds?

Volatile organic compounds are gases that are released from some solid or liquid materials and that can build up in your home’s indoor air. These chemical compounds can build up in your indoor air and can cause headaches, eye and nose irritation and an increased risk of certain forms of cancer. Some of the most common sources for these dangerous chemicals include the following:

• Paints, lacquers and paint strippers
• Building materials, including vinyl flooring, wood paneling, plywood, fiberboard and construction adhesives
• Home furnishings
• Cleaning supplies, room deodorizers and pesticides
• Craft materials
• Fumes from your heating system

How Can You Reduce VOCs in Your Indoor Air?

The American Lung Association recommends ventilating your home to reduce the concentration of volatile organic compounds and to protect your lungs from the dangerous effects of these chemicals. A whole-home ventilator can add clean, fresh air to your home on a regular basis. Along with regular maintenance for your heating and cooling system, adding a whole-home ventilator is one of the best ways to improve your indoor air quality and to reduce the impact of volatile organic compounds on your health and your home.

Effective Indoor Air Quality Solutions

At Browning Heating & Air Conditioning, we offer practical solutions for heating, cooling and maintaining healthy air quality in Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding areas. If you need a whole-home ventilator or other indoor air quality services, call our team today. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you now and in the future.