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Part II: What are VOCs & How Can I Protect Myself?
How to Protect Yourself from VOCs This all might sound daunting as it’s hard to imagine giving up on all household items that contain VOCs. But there are easy ways you can take to effectively protect your homes against them. Other common household sources of VOCs Paints & paint remover Wood stains Canned aerosol sprays Household cleansers & disinfectants Air fresheners & bug repellent Dry-cleaned clothing... -
Part I: What are VOCs & How Can I Protect Myself?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are small particles in the air that could be bad for your health. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself. When people think of air pollution, they mostly think of big cities with lots of buildings, factories and cars and less about their own homes. However, within our own four walls there is the presence of airborne... -
Temtop LKC-1000 Series Air Quality Monitor User Manual
Important ! It is normal to display a higher value when the detector is turned on for the first time or unused for a long time. Place it in a ventilated environment for 8 hours before detection. Before detection, keep the target room airtight for 10 minutes. Take the average value of multiple points in order to calculate its overall air quality. Do not put... -
The Air Quality In Your Home May Be Worse Than In Your Office Building
Study participants working remotely had significantly higher concentrations of fine particulate matter in their homes than in their office buildings (Getty Images). A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests the air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings. The pilot study, published in the journal Atmosphere, delves into indoor air quality and... -
Temtop particle counters monitor the cleanliness of your room
Temtop manufactures a variety of indoor and outdoor air quality monitors that help to make informed decisions on how and when to remediate unhealthy and/or hazardous air spaces to provide a clean breathing environment. Check out our PMD 331, which is a particle counter that can measure 7 mass ranges simultaneously from 0.3 to 10 microns. -
Carbon Dioxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Carbon dioxide (CO2) naturally occurs when you exhale. However, when in a sealed structure, such as a refuge station, safe haven or controlled environment, it can quickly build up and cause significant damage to your health. Knowing the health and safety hazards of CO2 is necessary when dealing with refuge chambers and safety protocols.
