“Here’s why.  First of all, we are making homes much better than we used to years ago in terms of energy efficiency. The homes today are ‘tight’ and no longer allow an outside exchange of air. We tend to keep air inside. Chemicals in the air can’t get out because our homes are designed to keep warm air in during cold weather and cool air in during warm weather. This results in buildup of chemicals that may have been around for years.

They come in on carpeting and carpet padding, ceiling tiles, paint and paneling. They come in on new clothes, dry-cleaned clothing and even our bodies. That chemical intrusion is not something that just happened recently. It’s just that several years ago homes allowed a better exchange of air. Air indoors was often more diluted. People who are allergy prone or sensitive could expect feelings of fatigue, frequent headaches, intestinal disturbances, and tightness of the chest. There are systems available to the homeowner today that can alleviate the situation of indoor pollution and it should be dealt with.”

Dr. Michael Evans
Director of Laboratories
MT Laboratories
Indianapolis