Indoor air quality

Each person breathes around 14,000 litres of air a day. Given that we spend over 80 % of our time indoors, special attention should be paid to indoor air quality, especially for young children and in rooms where we spend a lot of time (in the home, for example).

Indoor air quality is influenced by many parameters, such as the ambient air, construction materials, furniture, activities, cleaning and maintenance products, radon, moisture and mould, etc. Chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), as well as fine particulate matter, pollen, etc. may be present in indoor air at significant concentrations and could have an impact on health.

In addition to choosing appropriate materials and healthy products, ventilation and the air renewal rate can significantly influence indoor air quality and the level of containment, as characterised by the level of CO₂.

Optimum indoor air quality is essential for everyone's development, health and well-being, particularly where young children are concerned.