Several different air pollutants can invade your home. There are three categories of these pollutants: micro-organisms, toxins, and particulates. The most common types of each category are indicated below.
- Micro-organisms: Mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other germs.
- Toxins: Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, paint off-gases, carpet fumes, ozone, smoke, and other gases.
- Particulates: Dust, pollen, dander, and lint.