Are You and Your Family Living With VOCs?

Odds are, you are and your family unknowingly living with harmful toxins in your home. Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs are gases that can get caught in your home and a leading cause of VOCs is emission through flooring. This turned into a family concern when a story made headlines in 2014. A report connected Chinese-made laminate flooring to high levels of formaldehyde in many homes in the U.S.

What are VOCs?

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are substances that easily vaporize, and when mixed with nitrogen oxide, form smog. This process is completely natural, and many consumer products contain VOCs, including cigarettes, toxic chemicals and even flooring. Yes, flooring.

Symptoms of VOC Exposure Can Include:

• Allergic skin reaction

• Headache

• Nose Bleeds

• Shortness of breath

• Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Dizziness

• Nausea

What is Urea Formaldehyde?

Urea Formaldehyde is one of the most poisonous VOCs, and unfortunately, it’s one of the pollutants homeowners cant test for. The most effective ways to rid your home of urea formaldehyde is to remove the sources completely.

Why Do They Use It in Flooring?

Well, unfortunately VOCs are naturally occurring and this cannot be changed, but as time progresses safer alternatives are available. If you would like more information on how to protect you and your family from VOC’s, contact us today!