Editorial Policy & Standards

Our Mission

HomeAirHazards.com exists to give homeowners, parents, and renters clear, evidence-based information about indoor air quality hazards — without scare tactics or sales pressure. Every piece of content we publish is grounded in peer-reviewed research and official government guidance.

We believe that understanding what's in your air shouldn't require a degree in environmental science. Our goal is to translate complex technical findings into plain language so you can make informed decisions about testing, remediation, and protecting your family.

Content Standards

All content published on HomeAirHazards.com must meet the following standards:

• Accuracy first. Every health claim, exposure threshold, and remediation recommendation must be traceable to a credible source — primarily the EPA, CDC, WHO, or peer-reviewed journal articles.
• No exaggeration. We present risk in context. A "possible carcinogen" is not the same as a "known carcinogen," and we reflect that distinction clearly.
• Plain language. Technical jargon is defined when first used. We write for a general audience, not environmental consultants.
• Actionable guidance. Every hazard page explains what the danger is, how to test for it, and what to do if levels are elevated.
• No fear-mongering. We do not use alarming headlines, urgency language, or unsubstantiated claims to drive engagement or clicks.

Fact-Checking Process

Every article and hazard profile on this site goes through the following process before publication:

1. Research. Claims are sourced directly from government databases (EPA, CDC, WHO) or peer-reviewed literature indexed in PubMed.
2. Source verification. Each source link is checked to confirm it supports the specific claim being made. We do not cite sources we have not read.
3. Review against current guidelines. Indoor air quality standards evolve. We cross-reference against the most recent available guidance from authoritative bodies.
4. Periodic audits. Published content is reviewed on a regular cycle to catch outdated recommendations or broken source links.

Source Requirements

We hold ourselves to a strict sourcing standard. All health and safety claims on this site must cite at least one of the following:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — epa.gov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
• World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
• Peer-reviewed research published in indexed journals and accessible through PubMed or publisher databases

We do not cite social media posts, blog opinions, or marketing materials from product manufacturers as primary sources for health claims. When we reference news reporting, it is clearly labeled as such and supplemented with links to the underlying research or agency data.

Corrections Policy

When we identify an error in published content — whether through our own review process or reader feedback — we correct it promptly and transparently.

• Factual errors (incorrect numbers, misattributed sources, wrong guidance) are corrected immediately upon verification, with a correction note appended to the article.
• Outdated information is updated during our periodic review cycle. Updated articles reflect the new "Last updated" date.
• Minor fixes (typographical errors, broken links, formatting) are corrected without a formal correction notice.

To report an error, please contact us at [email protected].

Affiliate Transparency

HomeAirHazards.com participates in the Amazon Associates program. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our site. This does not affect the price you pay.

Our product recommendations are based solely on independent research — including EPA and CDC guidance on testing methods, verified customer reviews, and product specifications. Affiliate relationships never influence which products we recommend or the order in which they appear.

For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.