As a homeowner, you want your home to be as clean and healthy as possible. That includes the air you breathe. Need some advice on how to improve the air quality in your home?
Regular professional air vent and dryer vent cleaning in Vaughan are just two ways to promote healthy air in your home. Continue reading to find out some simple, easy-to-improve air quality in your home.
How to Improve Air Quality in Home
Poor home air quality can lead to health concerns such as allergies, skin rashes, eye issues, fatigue, brain fog, and respiratory issues. Use these tips to ensure that the air quality of your home is safe for you, your family, and your pets.
Clean Your Filters Regularly
Clean the filters on your forced air heating and cooling system regularly and change the filters every three months. This also includes window air units. These filters trap dust and airborne allergens to protect the air you breathe. Replacing them regularly will protect the air quality in your home.
Limit the Amount of Greenery You Keep Indoors
While indoor plants can add much to a room, they tend to foster mold growth and pollen. Limiting the number of plants you keep inside your home is best, especially if anyone in your home suffers from allergies. As well, certain plants can be toxic for pets. Do some research on the healthiest plants to keep indoors, keep them to a minimum, and be wary of any issues for allergy sufferers.
Buy a Quality Air Purifier
If anyone in your home has breathing issues or allergies, it pays to invest in an air purifier. If you place them strategically in your home, they can help eliminate those allergens that wreak havoc in your home.
Use a Dehumidifier
Commonly used areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms tend to accumulate a lot of humidity. This can lead to mold and mildew. If not resolved, mold can lead to serious health problems. A dehumidifier can help prevent this. Another good way to keep these areas from excess humidity is to open windows and provide cross-ventilation, if possible.
Clean, Clean, Clean!
A clean home is a healthy home. Be sure to vacuum and dust regularly to rescue pet dander, dust, and other debris in your home. If you have hardwood or tile floors, be sure to clean these regularly as well.
It is also important to clean your home’s clothing, bedding, drapes, linens, and other items. These tend to attract allergens, especially if you have pets such as cats or dogs. Purchasing dust-mite-proof covers for mattresses and pillows can also help keep the air in your home clean and fresh.
Keep the Air Flowing in Your Home
Whenever the weather permits, open the windows and doors in your home. Use fans to help circulate the air.
Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
As it is completely odorless, carbon monoxide has been labeled “the silent killer.” CO fumes can lead to death if not remedied. A quality carbon monoxide detector can save your life!
Have Your Ductwork Cleaned
The air vents in your home tend to accumulate a lot of debris. It pays to have them cleaned at least once a year to promote healthy air quality. As well you should have your dryer vents cleaned at the same time. Accumulation of dryer lint and other debris can lead to dryer fires.
Contact DRVC if you need more advice on improving your home’s air quality. Ask us for a free quote for dryer vent cleaning!