Why Indoor Air Quality is Vital!
I wrote a lot of this about a year ago but I think it is important enough to have another read.
Air Quality in the high plains of Texas is not perfect as you all know. And inside your house right now the quality of air could be worse than it is outside. I know what you’re saying, I keep a clean house, I use cleaners and products that help take pollutants out of the air. Well, maybe, do you know that cleaning products and detergents with fragrances can release chemicals in the air of your home to cause your house to be worse than you think it is. Look for products that have a green seal on it, this means these are safe to use in your home.
What about everyday items in your home? Bedding on your bed, pillows, sheets and comforters should be washed weekly . This will reduce allergens, including dust mites in your home. Consider removing your shoes at the entrance you come in from. Think where you walk, do you want to track all that over your floors and carpet? Leave floor mats at all entrances to your home. Use high efficiency particulate air vacuum cleaners, (HEPA), with disposable bags, and use microfiber cloths for surface dust removal.
Moisture inside the home in the home is not good thing to have as you know, if there are any leaks in your home promptly fix them. If you see mold on any porous materials, such as drywall, ceiling tiles or wood, discard them and replace. Run the exhaust fans while showering. House plants can improve indoor air quality by filtering carbon dioxide, however over watering can encourage mold growth. The picture below are Indoor Air Quality test kits, or IAQ.
These samples were taken out of two very clean homes. But where the problem might be lurking about is in your HVAC, the coil, or maybe the drain pan. The duct work could be compromised as well. If you have aquariums inside your home, we have found out these can be a source. The best thing you can do for your family and home is to call us and have us perform a test, then show you options to clean up the air.
And finally call Adam’s Air and book time for us to come out and check out your furnace so it will be ready to work in the best way when it gets cold, and believe me it will get cold.
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