Outside of work, most people spend the majority of their time at home. Many of us have spent more time in our homes this year than ever before. The purity of the air inside your house has an effect on your health. Poor indoor air quality can cause allergies and other respiratory issues. Here are 4 ways to improve indoor air quality.
Keep Your Home Dust-Free
Dusty surfaces in your house send particles into the air anytime they are disturbed. Regular dusting and vacuuming removes dust from your home and improves the indoor air quality.
Another important task is cleaning the air vent covers. Unscrew all the vent covers and place them in a bathtub with soapy water. Let them soak for 15 minutes before wiping them dry and reattaching them to the duct vents. This will help prevent dust from circulating around the house.
Change Air Filters to Improve Indoor Air Quality
There are a few components of your house that have air filters; HVAC systems, vacuums, and air purifiers are the most common appliances with air filters you’ll need to change. Neglecting to change these filters worsens air quality because the debris clogging the filter will be sent into your indoor spaces.
Read the owner’s manual to find out how often each filter needs to be changed and add it to your calendar. Regularly changing air filters is one of the easiest and best things you can do to improve indoor air quality.
Promote Ventilation
Stagnant indoor air becomes contaminated over time. One of the most basic ways to promote cleaner air is by opening the windows on a pleasant day to ventilate your home. This moves stagnant air out and fresh air in. Another easy tip is to turn on your ventilation fans when cooking and showering. The fans draw moisture and cooking fumes out of the house.
Houseplants Improve Indoor Air Quality
Houseplants reduce certain chemicals that are common indoor air pollutants. These contaminants come from new furniture, paints, and household cleaners. Keep a few houseplants in your home’s common areas and bedrooms and you’ll naturally purify the air.
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