Outdoor air isn't the only concern we should be aware of. Here's how to ensure your indoor air quality isn't being contaminated.

Just because you don't battle wildfire smoke or city smog on the daily doesn't mean you're not susceptible to polluted air. In many cases, the call -- or cause of this tainted air -- may be coming from inside the house. 

According to Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and chairman of Change the Air Foundation, "Indoor air is not as healthy as we may think." Rubino, who hosts the health-focused podcast Never Been Sicker, identifies several potential offenders sitting in our homes, going mostly unnoticed

While obvious offenders like cigarette smoke, dust buildup, visible mold and pet dander clearly compromise indoor air quality, these represent just a fraction of the issue -- and may not even be the most serious threats.

According to James Langer, a materials science engineer and CEO of Colorfil, "Indoor air can be five times or more polluted than outdoor air, which can lead to an array of negative health consequences ranging from nuisance-like headaches or more serious issues like chronic allergies, asthma or even cancer.

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