The importance of indoor air quality cannot be overstated. It's a crucial issue because it can affect the health and well-being of everyone in your home, especially children and people with allergies or respiratory illnesses.
While many people know that it's vital to have clean carpets, fresh paint, and new furniture to help ensure good indoor air quality (IAQ), not everyone understands what they need to do on an ongoing basis. This is where professional IAQ services come in. Poor quality indoor air can lead to
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Irritation of eyes, nose, or throat
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Headaches
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Dizziness
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Shortness of breath
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Coughs and sneezing
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Allergic reactions
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Fatigue
How Do You Maintain High-Quality Indoor Air?
Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, be sure to regularly clean all hard surfaces in your home with a vacuum, microfiber cloths for dusting and cleaning, or an anti-allergen spray to remove pet dander.
Wipe down walls and baseboards and either regularly vacuum or replace the upholstery on your furniture. Consider replacing wall-to-wall carpeting with hardwood or tiles.
Change the Filters
You can change filters on the furnace and air conditioner quarterly to reduce dust circulating throughout your home. Also, consider installing an indoor air quality monitor and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as testing for mold.
Have Ducts Cleaned
As you will realize, dirt and allergens can accumulate on the inner surfaces of your HVAC system. This becomes a significant problem if you have children or are allergic to animals, as this is an excellent place for pet dander and other substances to collect.
What's more, when those particles mix with humidity from air conditioning in humid climates or moisture from heating systems in dry climates, they can trigger an allergy attack as well as host other problems such as mildew and mold.
Having the system regularly cleaned with keen attention to the vents improves the quality of your indoor air.
Install an Energy Recovery Ventilator
An ERV draws stale air from the surroundings and your heating and cooling systems and releases clean and fresh air to your home. Another option is a whole-house dehumidifier or humidifier that can help regulate moisture.
The best option is to install a whole-house air cleaner that can keep your indoor air clean and fresh while also removing other allergens such as dust, pollen, and pet dander.
As you will realize, fumes from your kitchen can also affect air quality in your home. Maintain a clean kitchen and consider cooking outside or in a room isolated from the rest of your home. Regularly wash dishes, counters, stovetops, and microwaves and keep trash out.
For more information, reach out to a local business that provides indoor air quality services.
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