We're seeing a lot of stories on line and in the mainstream press about highlights and milestones of the first decade of the 21st Century.
Technically, the next decade doesn't really start until 1/1/11. Rather than argue that point, I'll jump on the milestones bandwagon and proclaim this as the decade of clean indoor air. And unlike Lava lamps, disco and "big hair" this trend is not a passing fad.
Think about it, the environment and its impact on all of us has been a major topic of discussion during the past 10 years. And that includes the indoor environment as well. And considerable attention has been given to products that make the indoor environment cleaner.
Air filtration has become a huge issue. Whether you're talking about pleated furnace filters, or built-in air purification systems. American homeowners want to rid the air of allergens, dust and other particulates.
That same concern has led to the growing popularity of central vacuums. A study of allergy patients proved they can relieve symptoms because they get all the dust they capture out of the house without stirring up dust inside.
Better ventilation systems are being installed in homes to assure fresh air.
Paints, adhesives and cleaning products contain fewer VOCs.
In short, the air we breathe in our homes is no longer being taken for granted. That's something we can all take comfort in.
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