Indoor air quality can be worse than the air quality outdoors in some cases. With a little bit of effort and investment, you can drastically improve indoor air quality. Here are 5 simple ways to help your whole family breathe cleaner air.
Prevent Mold
Mold is one of the greatest threats to indoor air quality. Preventing mold before it starts and spreads is one important way to keep the indoor air healthy to breathe. Since mold grows in damp areas, keep the home dry. If certain parts of the home have a dampness problem, use a dehumidifier to pull moisture out of the air and prevent mold.
Change Filters
Many appliances and devices in your home have air filters, all of which need to be regularly changed. Dirty air filters have a negative impact on air quality. All of the contaminants that have been trapped in the filter recirculate through your home when it is clogged. Stay on top of this task by marking on a calendar when to change filters in the HVAC system, air purifiers, and vacuum cleaner.
Air Purifiers Improve Indoor Air Quality
If you are serious about improving indoor air quality, invest in an air purifier. You can choose to place portable models in the most commonly used rooms and bedrooms or install a whole-house air purifier. HEPA air purifiers capture the most minuscule particles of allergens and contaminants. However, they can only do their jobs if their air filters are changed on time.
Clean Regularly
Cleaning the surfaces in your home directly correlates to how clean your indoor air is. Cleaning keeps mold at bay and reduces dust, which is a common household allergen. Put doormats by exterior doors and encourage people to take their shoes off before coming inside. Clear away clutter, because it is difficult to keep unorganized spaces clean. Also, mold can hide in places where clutter has piled up.
Open the Windows Periodically to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The main reason why contaminants build up in indoor air is that buildings are airtight. On every mild day, open the windows for just 15 minutes. This lets fresh air in and stale air out, making a big difference in your air quality.
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