You’ve likely heard the term indoor air quality before, and you may even understand how important it is, but Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning wants to make sure you realize what could potentially be impacting the quality of air in your home.
When you are spending quite a bit of time in your home you can permit dust, dirt and other contaminants to build up within your home and affect the air in the house. It might be hard to believe, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that concentrations of pollutants can be up to 100 times higher indoors versus outdoors.
Here are a few steps you can do to help adjust the indoor air quality in your home.
- Remove the contaminants – One of the best ways to increase the air quality is to truly eliminate the dust and debris. Vacuum and clean weekly to remove the contaminants. You should also wash your bed linens on a regular basis.
- Properly store household products and cleaning supplies – This helps to keep any fumes contained, especially for anyone in your family who may be sensitive to odors.
- Ensure your home is properly ventilated – Newer homes are well-insulated and sealed to help conserve energy, so it’s wise to have proper ventilation to allow airborne pollutants to escape the home.
- Control the amount of moisture in the home – The EPA also suggests keeping indoor humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent.
If you are wanting to hear about additional ways to enhance your indoor air quality, Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning in Winnipeg offers a diverse selection of indoor air quality solutions, including:
If you have questions about how to improve your indoor air quality, our experts will happily come out and evaluate your home. Give us a call at 204-272-8128 to book an appointment.