Clean Air at Home / Breathe Easier

Whereas it is easy to identity when you need to dust or clean your home, identifying polluted air is not that simple. Most people tend to associate air pollution with the smog and the fumes that contaminate outdoor air. However, indoor air pollution can be hazardous to you and to your family’s health, especially if your family members have conditions such as asthma or any other lung disease.

How to Spot Unclean Air

There are many factors that you can look for when spotting clean air. For example, if you have recently remodeled your home by adding new furniture or color, then the air might be unhealthy.

Other factors to consider include:

• If you can smell or see mildew/mold
• If the humidity is regularly above 50 percent
• If there are leaks from the attic, basement or kitchen
• If you have recently used pesticide
• If you use air-freshening products
• Do you allow smoking in the house/office?

Although many people are aware of the dangers of inhaling contaminated air, awareness of the various factors that disrupt indoor air quality are not well known. Considering that we spend a lot of time indoors (about 90%) 2, you can benefit from understanding how to maintain healthy air at home or in the office.

Maintaining Healthy Air

• Enhance ventilation

Consider installing trickle vents that will ensure you have a constant supply of pure, cycling air.

• Consider natural approaches to clean air

You should consider natural conditioning strategies, for example, using ceiling fans, reducing heat-producing appliances or growing plants for shade.

• Air Duct Cleaning

A lot of dirt and dust accumulates in the duct as well as the furnace and other air conditioning components. This accumulation creates the ideal breeding ground for mold, bacteria and other fungi that can disrupt the air quality in the home. Furthermore, this accumulation reduces the efficiency of the air conditioning system. Mold growing in the crawl space in the office/home or attic can significantly disrupt air quality. Therefore, it is advisable that you conduct regular air duct cleaning to avoid the accumulation of these harmful substances.

In Some Cases, it’s Best to Contact the Bay Area HVAC, Air Duct Cleaning, and Attic Professionals

You may be unable to efficiently ensure that other substances that are contaminating the air are eliminated. This is why it is advisable that you contact a professional who will be able to provide the service while at the same time give you the much-needed knowledge on how to spot unclean air. This will help you to maintain optimum health and save on other expenses in future. To contact us call 1-888-980-4822 or use our online form.