Indoor air quality refers to the purity of air in your home. The air inside your home can affect the health of the people that live there. Here are six ways to improve your indoor air quality this summer in Baltimore, MD.
Use Ventilators
Mechanical ventilators circulate fresh air using ducts and fans. Ventilators improve your indoor air quality by removing pollutants and allergens that can cause biological growth.
Ventilators give you more control of the source and amount of air entering your home. This ensures that air entering your home is clean and that it is coming from a desirable area.
Energy recovery ventilators recover lost energy during the air exchange process. This enables you to improve your indoor air quality and also saves on energy costs.
Use Humidifiers
A humidifier increases the level of moisture in the air in your home. When your indoor air is too dry, pathogens remain airborne. This can cause congestion in your nasal passages and dry out your skin.
Humidifiers help to maintain a consistent humidity level that is also healthy for your home. Humidifiers allow individuals with allergies to breathe easier by raising the level of humidity in the house during hot seasons.
High humidity levels can lead to condensation of water on your walls. This can encourage the growth of biological contaminants in your home. Humidifiers have air filters that trap dust and allergens that can lower your indoor air quality.
Use Filtration
Air cleaners improve your indoor air quality by removing the sources of air pollutants. Filtration can help you control the source of ventilation.
Air cleaners and filters are compatible with regular programmable thermostats. A programmable thermostat sends you alerts when the filters need to be changed. This makes your filtration process more efficient.
Air filters should be cleaned and replaced regularly. Air purifiers are more efficient when they’re combined with other home cleaning techniques.
Use a UV Lamp
Moisture can accumulate in the evaporator coil of your HVAC system. A germicidal UV lamp eradicates contaminants and sterilizes the interior of an air cleaner.
Activated charcoal can be used to reduce contaminants and improve your indoor air quality. Air filters can be fitted with activated charcoal to purify the air effectively.
Keep Your Home Clean
Keeping your house clean can improve your indoor air quality. Washing your bed sheets in hot water can eradicate biological pollutants and dust. You can also use a mattress that is allergen-proof to reduce contaminants released into the air.
You should clean and disinfect your floors regularly. Basement floors with water leaks should be checked and repaired to prevent the growth of contaminants. Carpets should be cleaned frequently to improve the quality of air in your home.
Avoid smoking in your home. Tobacco smoke releases a lot of pollutants into the air. It would help if you smoked outside your home to avoid contaminating the quality of your indoor air.
Using pesticides in your home can reduce the quality of your indoor air. Pesticides have active inert pollutants that can lead to health problems when inhaled. To maintain quality indoor air, properly ventilate your home after using pesticides or use non-chemical pest control methods.
Manage Sources of Combustion
The use of stoves, heaters, and fireplaces can release pollutants in the air. The main pollutants released are carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and dust particles.
You should install exhaust fans over cooking stoves to reduce your exposure to pollutants when cooking. Ensure that your windows and doors are open while using space heaters to allow proper circulation of fresh air.
Planting house plants can help remove pollutants in the air. Plants absorb carbon monoxide and release fresh oxygen, which improves your indoor air quality. Plants also increase the level of humidity by releasing water vapor into the air.
Griffith Energy Services offers reliable heating and cooling solutions. Our experienced technicians have a vast knowledge and experience background in HVAC systems. Call Griffith energy Services today to find out how we can help you improve your indoor air quality.
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