I encourage folks to do their own research, but here are some of the resources I was able to find during my own journey.
About VOCs
"Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects." [link]
VOC Monitors
Personal (These devices let you know if you should ask questions, but don't really give you any answers. I also recommend learning about VOCs before using them as normal activities like cooking or cleaning can make these monitors spike, but that's probably expected.)
- Kaiterra Chemical: https://www.kaiterra.com
- Blue Air Classic "Intelligent" series: https://www.blueair.com/
- Temtop: https://temtopus.com/collections/temtop-tvoc-monitor
- ATO: https://www.ato.com/air-quality-monitor
- VSON: https://www.amazon.com/VSON-Detector-Formaldehyde-Humidity-Temperature/dp/B07P8L2T7C?th=1
- EG: https://www.amazon.com/Air-Formaldehyde-Detector-Pollution-Particulate/dp/B074FTVHFN/
Chemical Testing
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Air Filters
- Blue Air: https://www.blueair.com (carbon filters)
- Mila: https://www.milacares.com
Learn about Indoor Air
- ALA, Clean Air at Home: https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home
- EPA, Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality
- EPA, Air Cleaners and Air Filters in the Home: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/air-cleaners-and-air-filters-home
- CPSC, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/Home/The-Inside-Story-A-Guide-to-Indoor-Air-Quality/