Air and Indoor Environment

How is formaldehyde in your indoor air tested?

08/06/2026

Formaldehyde is one of the most widespread and harmful chemical pollutants in our indoor spaces. Found in particleboard furniture, adhesives, varnishes, paints, and many household products, this gaseous compound continuously evaporates at room temperature. Given the health risks it...

Are homes in the Gironde region contaminated by smoke from the wildfires?

08/05/2026

Les violents feux de forêt qui frappent régulièrement la Gironde et le massif des Landes de Gascogne laissent derrière eux un paysage dévasté et d'immenses panaches de fumée. Si le danger immédiat des flammes s'éloigne une fois l'incendie maîtrisé, une menace invisible et persistante plane sur...

How can you measure fire smoke pollution in your home using the Scan4Toxic fire pollution testing kit?

08/04/2026

When a disaster occurs near populated areas, the consequences extend far beyond the visible perimeter of the flames. During a wildfire near a home, smoke contaminated the residence with PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). This was exactly the case with the July 2026 fire in Gironde, where...

Wildfire in Gironde: How Can You Assess the Level of Smoke Pollution in Your Home Caused by Forest Fires?

08/03/2026

The massive fire in Gironde will be remembered as an unprecedented wildfire. So vast that the immense plumes of smoke were directly visible from satellites, this event left a deep mark on the region. While the flames ravaged thousands of hectares, the toxic smoke spread over vast distances,...

When should you have your indoor air quality tested to protect your health?

06/06/2026

Today, indoor air pollution has become a major public health concern. We spend most of our time indoors, where the air is often more polluted than the air outside. These pollutants come mainly from renovation and decoration materials, as well as from our daily household activities. To identify...

Benzene: Interpreting Your Indoor Air Test Results

06/03/2026

Benzene (CAS No. 71-43-2) is a volatile organic compound (VOC) belonging to the aromatic hydrocarbon family that is found in homes. Given that this pollutant is a known carcinogen, an indoor air test is recommended for bedrooms, children’s rooms, and living areas.

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