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Air Quality
One of the most worrisome prospects for both landlords and tenants is the presence of dangerous gases and compounds within your rental accommodation.
These silent killers are more often than not undetectable to the human senses, meaning that hazardous levels of potentially poisonous elements could be present across your properties. That’s why Resisure’s intuitive technology gives you the power to detect these dangerous elements through our wireless air quality monitor. It’s designed to keep your tenants as safe as possible while giving you the visibility you need to make proactive choices regarding the air quality across your portfolio.
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Explore how Resisure can help you detect poor air quality across your portfolio
Detect Harmful VOC's With Resisure
Whether you are an institutional investor, housing association or property manager, it is abundantly clear that the health and safety of your tenants is imperative. To keep your tenants safe, we’ve implemented Air Quality monitoring into our Resisure platform technology, giving you the ability to monitor the levels of potentially harmful air pollutants across your portfolio.
Each Resisure device will take a reading from your property every 30 minutes, feed this back to our data centres, and create a weekly report and live data dashboards for you, giving you ultimate visibility over the air quality in each of your properties. That’s how Resisure keeps your tenants safe, prevents disaster before it strikes, and boosts your tenants’ satisfaction whilst living in your property, making them feel at ease.
70%
70% of tenants would be willing to pay more for a rental property with good indoor air quality.
32%
32% of tenants stated that their accommodation did not have a carbon monoxide alarm despite requiring one.
3.2 million
Household air pollution was responsible for approximately 3.2 million deaths per year in 2020
What Are VOC's?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of organic chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. These compounds are found in many products, including paints, solvents, and cleaning agents. VOCs can have significant environmental and health impacts. When released into the air, they contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone and smog, leading to air pollution and respiratory issues. Prolonged exposure to high levels of VOCs can also cause serious health effects, including liver and kidney damage, and increased cancer risk.
Rules & Regulations
Surrounding VOC's and Carbon Monoxide in the home
Currently, there is no specific UK legislation directly addressing VOCs in homes. However, several guidelines and legislative measures relate to VOCs in rental properties, including:
Sources of VOCs in Rental Properties
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted by a wide range of products and materials commonly found in rental homes. One of the primary sources is household products such as paints, varnishes, and cleaning agents, which often contain solvents that release VOCs into the air during and after use. Additionally, building materials like composite wood products, carpets, and adhesives can off-gas VOCs, especially when they are new.
Personal care products, including perfumes, hairsprays, and aerosol sprays, also contribute to indoor VOC levels. Even activities like cooking, burning candles, or smoking can release VOCs. Because these compounds evaporate at room temperature, they can accumulate in indoor environments, especially in well-sealed or poorly ventilated spaces, potentially leading to health issues.
The Dangers of VOCs
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide (CO) can pose significant health risks when present in high concentrations within the home.
Prolonged exposure to VOCs can lead to a range of health issues. Short-term effects may include headaches, dizziness, eye, nose, and throat irritation, and even nausea. Long-term exposure to certain VOCs, especially at high levels, has been linked to more serious health problems such as liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and an increased risk of cancer. Children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of VOCs.
The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous because it can prevent the body from getting enough oxygen. Low levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness, weakness, confusion, and flu-like symptoms, but prolonged or high-level exposure can lead to unconsciousness, permanent brain damage, or even death. Since carbon monoxide is undetectable by human senses, it is essential to have working carbon monoxide detectors across your property portfolio, especially where combustion appliances are used.
While VOCs and carbon monoxide are primarily health hazards, they do not directly damage the structural integrity of your home. However, the sources of these compounds, such as excessive moisture that leads to mould (a biological VOC) or faulty appliances that produce carbon monoxide, can contribute to conditions that might damage your rental units over time. For instance, mould growth due to poor ventilation or water damage can weaken walls, ceilings, and other structural elements.
How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning And VOC Illness
Monitor Air Quality Across Your Portfolio With Resisure
Keep your tenants safe with Resisure’s innovative monitoring technology which not only detects factors such as humidity, mould and temperature but ensures that dangerous levels of VOCs are highlighted quickly.
By choosing Resisure’s advanced innovative monitoring platform you are not only ensuring the safety and well-being of your tenants but also protecting your investment. Our cutting-edge system provides accurate monitoring and alerts, giving you peace of mind and enabling you to respond swiftly to potential hazards. With Resisure, you can confidently manage multiple properties, knowing that you are taking proactive steps to maintain a healthy living environment, reduce liability, and enhance tenant satisfaction. Trust Resisure to keep your properties and tenants safe and secure.
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