Maintaining indoor air quality is an essential but often overlooked component of living happily in your home. It’s an invisible problem, but the costs can add up— from high energy bills to unpleasant health issues.

 

Here are tips to improve the indoor air quality of your home:

  • Replacing Air Filters:  Homeowners should check their air filters once every two-to-three months and replace them when necessary. This can help prevent airborne contaminants from circulating throughout the home, improving the air quality in each room. Replacing filters increases HVAC efficiency, extends your heating and cooling system’s life, and lowers energy bills.
  • Venting: Homeowners should ensure ventilation devices are in good condition. They should also regularly open windows to circulate fresh air into the home and remove stagnant air. Rooms to beware of include: venting bathrooms, kitchens, and venting fireplaces directly outside. 
  • Cleaning: Homeowners should clean the surfaces of their homes often and use natural products such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice when possible. They should pay special attention to carpets and upholstery, which can trap dust particles. Cleaning your flooring may seem simple, but it will significantly improve air quality. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, and vacuum carpets and area rugs once or twice a week. This will eliminate allergens like pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. 
  • Air Purifiers: Homeowners can consider investing in an air purifier for their living space if needed. Air purifiers remove airborne pollutants to improve indoor air quality in your home. A dehumidifier should also be considered in damp areas like a basement, which will also help prevent mold growth.
  • Clean Bedding:  Homeowners should regularly wash their sheets and pillowcases to remove dust mites and allergens that can accumulate over time. Homeowners should also consider investing in mattress covers and natural fiber bedding like cotton.
  • Alarms:  Homeowners should install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in their homes, as these can detect invisible gases that can be hazardous to health. Homeowners should check and replace the batteries every six months as needed. 

 

By following these simple tips, homeowners can improve the air quality in their homes and create a healthier living space for themselves and their families. Taking steps to do so now will help ensure an all-around healthy home environment. 

 

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