What are VOCs?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a large class of organic, carbon-based chemicals and are present in the air in almost every home.  VOCs can be caused from burning fuels, cooking food, common cleaning products, soaps, hair sprays, air fresheners and they can also be released into the air by new building materials, furnishings, carpets, windows, wall and floor coverings and paint.  VOCs are gases emitted at room temperature, so they can circulate freely through the air in your home.