Indoor Air Quality Graphic

And Haven’t
Acted
Less than half of Americans (46%)
recognize that a lack of a bathroom
fan has a negative impact on indoor air
quality, and only 42% recognize that a
lack of a range hood also has a negative impact. They
are much more aware of more visible threats to air
quality, like smoking (74%) and having a pet (54%).
Only 61% of American homeowners have a range hood, and only 33% of that group uses it
nearly every time they cook; only 27% keep it on for 10 minutes after they’re done cooking.
Most Are
Aware
But May
Not Know
90% of American homeowners realize that poor
indoor air quality can contribute to certain health issues
and that healthy air could help prevent illness.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO
Only two in five (42%) worry about moisture
that could cause mold or mildew.
41% of Americans say that
their bathroom mirror fogs up
when they shower.
Less than one-quarter (22%) actually worry about
the poor air quality in their homes. They are
much more concerned with bugs or intruders.
Only 33% of Americans know that the
smell of food lasting in the home after it’s
been prepared is an indicator of poor IAQ.
81% don't know that a
foggy mirror means poor IAQ.
A majority (60%) of homeowners
know that indoor air quality has a
greater impact on their health
than outdoor air quality.
Nearly 6 in 10 have a fan in each bathroom but only one
in five keep it on for 10 minutes after showering. Only 7% say
that they change it when their mirrors start fogging up.
Keep Humidity
Levels In Check.
Clear The
Kitchen Air.
Strike Some
Balance.
Keep It
Clean.
To prevent mold and mildew, especially
in bathrooms, make sure the area is
properly ventilated. Test how effective
your existing bath fan is by holding a
piece of tissue paper near it. If the fan
is removing air properly, the paper will
be drawn against the grill and remain
there as long as the fan is on. If not,
it’s time for a replacement.
A common mistake homeowners make
is not using a range hood to remove
pollutants created from cooking and
preparing meals. Over-the-range
microwaves with built-in fans are popular
because they save space; however, those
units fail to capture smoke in the same
way that conventional range hoods do —
which is important to creating good IAQ.
A balanced ventilation system equalizes
indoor air pressure and removes stale
air from your home. These systems
may include Heat Recovery (HRV) or
Energy Recovery (ERV) features. ERVs
and HRVs should include HEPA
filtration for more effective capture
of airborne particles. BROAN offers
extremely energy-efficient models.
Simple solutions, including cleaning
door mats, vacuuming once a week,
washing sheets in hot water, adding
house plants and limiting the use
of high-VOC cleaning products can
make a big difference.
Homeowners are aware that indoor air quality (IAQ) is an issue; some even connect allergies and
respiratory problems to it. But according to a national survey from Broan-NuTone and Kelton, many
lack a practical understanding of the more overt indicators of unhealthy air. This awareness gap
means that many Americans aren’t taking appropriate measures to prevent airborne pollutants and
improve the air they breathe.
The good news? There are a number of simple solutions that can help clear the air for good.
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