Top Tips for the Best Indoor Air Quality
The air we breathe indoors has a direct impact on our physical and mental well-being. To this effect, here are some top advice points on how to enhance the quality of air inside your home.
Keep The Air Flowing _(Most Important)_
Windows: Let windows be opened every day to bring in some fresh air and expel any bad air.
Mechanical ventilation systems: If you have such a system, make sure it is in use and effectively working.
Ventilation systems: Install and use ventilators in kitchens and bathrooms to clear the air of moisture as well as smells.
Cleaning Across All Surfaces: Cleaning Agents Use
Use Green Cleaning Products: Switch out synthetic cleaners for eco-friendly ones or whip up some house hold cleaners using apple cider and baking soda.
Prepare The Rooms: Clearing the room from people should lowering the content of these chemicals in the air as much as possible during the process.
Concerning Damp Climate Levels
Humidity: It would be advisable to use humidity eliminating devices which dry out the excess moisture in the air that encourage growth of harmful organisms.
Moisture Control: Make sure bathrooms, kitchens and any other places which are damp are well ventilated.
4. Plants Deployed In Homes
Natural Air Purifiers: Plants such as snakes, rubbers and lilies can help in ventilating the environment through filtration of unhealthy air.
Maintaining Plants That Don’t Require Much Care: Selecting plants that do not require much maintenance and are adaptable to different light conditions.
Maintenance Tasks
Dust and Vacuum: Surfaces should be dusty and dirty free to avoid the buildup of possible allergens and dirt contaminants. Remember to clean them regularly.
Clean Air Filters: It is necessary to clean air filters installed in HVAC or replace them with new ones if you want the system to function properly.
- Professional Cleaning: A thoroughly cleaned house may require a certain level of expertise that one does not possess. Considering a professional cleaning service in that case would be a wise decision.
Reduce Chemical Exposures
Low-VOC Paints: There are many environmentally-friendly or “green” house paints available on the market today which can be classified as low-VOC or no-VOC paints.
Ventilation During Painting: Because it is never a good idea to be exposed to paint fumes, open the window and turn on a fan to help you reduce the chances of inhaling the fumes.
Avoid Synthetic Materials: Try to avoid furniture or furnishings that are made from materials that give off lots of VOC gases like synthetic polymer.
These steps will help you to remediate the air quality issues and will also help you create a better living space for you and your family.
Is there any specific area of indoor air quality you would like to cover comprehensively or do you want to explore other ways of ensuring that inner air in your house is super clean? Learn More
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