Air quality directly affects the health of you and your family. When you think of air pollution, you may think of large cities and factories pumping pollutants into the air. However, the air inside is often more polluted than the air outdoors. Here are a few easy ways to improve indoor air quality at home.
Keep Your Home Clean to Improve Indoor Air Quality
A clean home will have cleaner air than a dirty, dusty environment. Make it part of your routine to vacuum regularly, at least once a week. Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter will effectively remove most contaminants. Change the filter frequently, as recommended. Dust weekly and declutter your home. Clutter collects dust that contributes to allergies.
Change the HVAC Filters
Your home HVAC unit has a filter that needs to be changed regularly. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations to see how often your filters should be replaced. Clean filters trap dust, mold, and pet dander. A clean filter also helps your HVAC system work more efficiently.
Purchase a Quality Air Purifier
There are numerous types of contaminants in a home’s air. Dust, pollen, VOCs, tobacco smoke, and pet dander are a few of the common ones. Use an air purifier in the most frequented areas of your home to improve air quality and reduce health problems.
When shopping for an air purifier, keep in mind that they’re rated by square footage. Make sure you purchase a device that is adequate for your space.
Improve Indoor Air Quality: Don’t Allow Smoking Indoors
Cigarette smoking and vaping indoors drastically lowers air quality. Both activities produce unhealthy chemicals as a by-product. Encourage smokers to only smoke outside and away from doors and windows.
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