Impact of scented candle use on indoor air quality and airborne microbiome.

ABSTRACT: Indoor air quality has become a growing concern worldwide due to its significant impact on human health, particularly in residential environments where people spend most of their time. Many studies have examined particulate matter (PM) in indoor air and indoor bioaerosols. However, there is a significant lack of research on airborne micro-sized bacteria (m-AB) and nano-sized bacterial extracellular vesicles (n-ABE), particularly those produced by common household activities, such as burning scented candles. This study investigates changes in PM concentrations and indoor microbiome composition resulting from candle use. Air samples were collected from three locations in residential homes: at the candle-lit spot (CL), 3 m away (3m_CL), and 6 m away (6m_CL). PM₁₀ concentrations pea

SUBMITTER: Yun H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11933706 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature