Maintaining good indoor air quality is essential for health. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter and ozone can lead to significant health issues, including respiratory diseases and heart disease. But how can you test the air quality in your home to ensure it is up to scratch?
There is no single way to measure airborne pollutants, Allen Rathey, director of the Indoor Health Council, a US-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy indoor environments, told Live Science by email. "Indoor air pollutants behave like an oil spill where oily particles spread into and permeate the environment," he said.
