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Volatile Organic Compounds – Breakdown

Your Airtopian analyst tested your home for airbourne pollutants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Here you can find more information about what these pollutants are, how they affect you and what you can do to address any issues you have in your home. Our Contamination Index ™ breaks down of your total volatile organic compound... View Article

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (Base Test)

VOCs are chemicals that evaporate or vaporize readily and are often harmful to human health and the environment. The test performed in your home by our analyst determined the total level of airborne chemicals (TVOCs). If a home is not properly ventilated, harmful pollutants, some of which are known carcinogens, can accumulate and, over time,... View Article

Carbon Dioxide

The main source of carbon dioxide is exhaled breath, although the exhaust of combustion processes (cooking hobs, open fires, boilers, for example) may also be a source. The more people there are in a confined, poorly ventilated room, the higher the levels of carbon dioxide. If you breathe too much CO2, it can affect your... View Article

Humidity & Temperature

Thermal Comfort Thermal comfort describes the state a person feels when they are neither too hot nor too cold. In addition to air temperature, it accounts for environmental factors such as humidity, airflow and clothing. Optimising thermal comfort improves personal wellbeing and helps minimise problems such as mould and damp. The Airtopia “thermal comfort” tests... View Article

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a strong disinfectant and preservative often used in building materials, manufacturing and found in all kinds of products.The main culprits are pressed wood products (e.g. MDF), common household cleaning agents, fire-retardants, cooking fuels and cigarette smoke. Elevated exposure can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Formaldehyde a known carcinogen. How to... View Article

Mould & Damp

Introduction: Mould is a soft black, grey, green, or blue substance that sometimes forms in spots on old food, damp walls or clothes. Damp is moisture diffused through the air or a solid substance or condensed on a surface, typically with detrimental effects, such as mould growth. The Airtopia test determines the level of microbial... View Article

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