Vampire power: An appliance or device that uses electricity even when it is turned off.
Volatile Organic Compounds
Voaitile Organic Compounds- Compounds from many housekeeping, maintenance & building products made with organic chemicals. These compounds may be released from the products both in use and in storage. In sufficient quantities, VOC’s can cause irritation & some are carcinogenic *& are suspected of causing or exacerbating acute *& chronic diseases. The health effects of VOC’s at levels found typically in commercial indoor environments are still not completely known & continue to be a point of further study.