Carpets and soft vinyl floor coverings can contribute to the levels of VOCs that can contaminate your indoor air. Care needs to be taken with timber to ensure that iti s not treated with pesticides and finishes that emit VOCs. Powdered metal and glass are more inert. Soft furnishings Syntheticmaterials,dyes,pestandstainresistantfinishesemitVOCs. Some people are allergic to wool so it may not be a suitable material.
Leather emits VOCs due to the chemicals used in tanning and the finishing process.
Chemicals used for pest control contribute to indoor air contamination. These can also add to the overall levels of indoor air pollutants. Disinfectants, detergents and air-fresheners contain a cocktail of chemicals. Many of these are nerve poisons, liver poisons, reproductive poisons, endocrine disrupters and sensitisers. Some may induce allergic responses, headaches, asthma, and rashes.