Particle Identification Analysis

Particle identification analysis of your environment can be beneficial in finding out what may be causing you problems. The most common dust particles in homes are clothing fiber, skin flakes, and paper fiber. These all appear as “white dust”. The relative contribution of each of these three will vary depending on the size of the home, the number of people in the space, and the habits of the individuals in that space. Fungal debris often enters the home with pollen and other outdoor plant material. It is a problem if growing indoors and indicates a moisture control issue. There are in excess of one hundred types of mites that may live in the home. Most of these generate powerful allergens. Combustion products include soot from candles, smoking, fireplaces, leaking furnaces, wood stoves, vehicle emissions, cooking emissions, house fires, backyard burning, etc. These particles can be indicators of serious carbon monoxide exposure issues in the home. Construction debris may be from the original construction or from remodeling. In either case, if not done properly it can be a source of irritants in the home that may persist for years. Find out whats in your indoor environment that may be of concern for you or your family.