Indoor Air Quality

Have you been experiencing dizziness, eye and nose irritations and/or headaches? The EPA has said the air inside an average home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside. This means pollen, dust mites, dirt and mold spores can be causing minor health problems like what is listed above. This indoor pollution can also lead to more serious problems such as respiratory illness as well as irritate existing allergies and asthma. There are three known ways you can improve the air quality in your home:

Controlling the source of the pollutants
Many pollutants, like dust and pet dander, can be eliminated by careful household cleaning. Keeping your heating and air conditioning systems well-maintained also helps remove pollutants before they reach your home. One way to help keep your systems maintained is to clean air ducts when needed.

Improving the ventilation of your home
Increasing the quantity of air circulating throughout your home is one way to decrease the concentration of pollutants. Here are a few ways to increase the quantity of air circulation: open windows and doors; use window or attic fans; turn on bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans (this will both move indoor pollutants out of the room as well as increase the outdoor ventilation rate).

Maintaining indoor air cleaners
The usefulness of air cleaners varies significantly depending on the type of cleaner (with a whole-house system most likely to be more effective) and the concentration of the indoor pollution. However, well-maintained and efficient air cleaners can significantly lower the amount of pollutants in the air.

To find out which methods are best for your home, contact F. H. Furr.

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