Everyone should be aware of the sources of indoor air pollution. These include:

· Tobacco smoke.
· Aerosols and sprays (including perfumes).
· Gas or smoke fumes from cookers and fires.
· Chemicals emitted by synthetic carpets, curtains and furniture.
· Plastics.
· Polyurethane foam, including foam carpet underlay.
· Oil tanks, petrol and detergents.
· Certain bricks, cements and aggregates.
· Ground water.
· Natural gas.
· Chemically-made paints and varnishes.

Combating with the Indoor Air Pollution in your Home
· Do not smoke or allow smokers in your home.
· Get your chimney cleaned regularly.
· Open windows at different sides of the home to create cross ventilation.
· Seal cracks in the floor edges, pipes and walls, especially in basements.
· Use extractor fans to expel any dampness.
· Buy an air-filter to clean the dust and bacteria.
· Use porous paints and wall coverings.
· Use an ionizer to create negative ions.
· Place an air vent in your roof so fumes can leave your home.
· Have extractor fans in bathrooms and kitchens, if they have no windows.