If your home is newly built or recently renovated, it may have a hidden problem—volatile organic compounds. Known as VOCs, these invisible pollutants are often the reason people experience unexplained headaches, dizziness, or throat irritation indoors. (source: WHO)
At Airobot, we believe clean air should be effortless. That’s why our technology is designed to help you breathe different—starting with what’s in your air.
What Are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?
Volatile organic compounds are airborne chemicals released from both natural and man-made sources. Indoors, they’re often linked to synthetic materials, cleaning products, and construction elements.
Once airborne, VOCs can linger in your living space, especially in airtight homes built for energy efficiency.
Where Do VOCs Come From?
VOCs can come from surprising places:
Potentially harmful VOC sources:
- Fresh paint, varnishes, and sealants
- New carpets and furniture
- Vinyl flooring, particle board, and certain insulations
- Cleaning sprays and solvents
Lower-risk VOC sources:
- Personal care products like perfumes, deodorants, and hairsprays
- Air fresheners and scented candles
Why New Homes Often Have Higher VOC Levels
New homes are full of new materials—paint, glue, furniture, and flooring. All of these can off-gas VOCs for weeks or even months. Modern construction also favors airtight insulation to save energy.
But that same design keeps VOCs trapped inside, cycling through your air and potentially affecting your well-being.
How VOCs Affect Your Health
Breathing in VOCs, even at low levels, can have immediate effects like:
- Eye, nose, and throat irritation
- Headaches and dizziness
- Fatigue or allergic reactions
Long-term exposure to elevated VOC levels may contribute to more serious issues—some VOCs are linked to organ damage and even cancer according to the World Health Organization.
Children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable.
How to Reduce VOCs at Home
Here’s how to take control of indoor air quality:
- Choose low-VOC or VOC-free products.
Look for certifications on paints, furniture, and cleaning products. - Ventilate thoroughly.
Air out new furniture, carpets, and building materials before use. Always ventilate during cleaning or painting. - Use an intelligent ventilation system.
Airobot ventilation units continuously monitor indoor air quality and respond in real-time to reduce VOCs and other pollutants. - Add an air purifier with carbon filters.
This helps trap certain types of VOCs effectively.
How Airobot Helps You Stay Ahead of VOCs
Airobot ventilation systems are engineered for precision. Each unit comes equipped with integrated VOC sensors that continuously track volatile organic compound levels in your indoor air. If levels rise, Airobot automatically increases fresh air intake to reduce pollution and restore air quality.
You don’t need to guess what’s in your air. With the Airobot app, you can view VOC levels live—from your couch or halfway around the world. The VOC index, measured on a 0–500 scale, helps you understand when it’s time to take action—or when Airobot already has.
Airobot isn’t just watching your air. It’s doing something about it.
Breathe different. Let Airobot protect your home from invisible threats like VOCs—so you can focus on feeling good, not guessing what’s in your air.
