The air quality in your home can affect your mood, energy level, and health. Especially if you or a family member experiences allergies or asthma, it’s important to filter contaminants from the air you breathe. Here are a few easy ways to improve indoor air quality in your home.
Open a Window to Improve Indoor Air Quality
On days when the weather is mild, open your windows or doors to allow fresh air to circulate throughout your home. Airflow helps to cycle out pollutants and contaminants and brings fresh air into your living spaces.
Use a HEPA Filter Vacuum
Keeping a clean house is one of the best ways to improve indoor air quality. Take your house cleaning a step further by using tools that are designed to remove pollutants. Purchase a vacuum with a HEPA filter. This type of filter is able to trap about 99% of airborne irritants. Other vacuums simply recirculate pollutants in the air. Because the HEPA filter is so effective at trapping contaminants, you will need to replace the filter often.
Indoor Houseplants Help Clean the Air
Some houseplants have been found to remove toxins from the air. Popular and easy-to-care-for options are peace lily, spider plant, Boston fern, and golden pothos. If you decide to keep houseplants, make sure to learn about their proper care. Overwatering can lead to mold growth which negatively impacts indoor air quality.
Use an Air Purifier
Family members who suffer from allergies or asthma will benefit from having an air purification device in their bedrooms. Air purifiers are sold based on the square footage of the space they can treat. Their filters remove various contaminants including pet dander, pollen, dust, and mold. Learn about how often you should replace the filters and set a reminder in your phone to do so.
Improve Indoor Air Quality by Changing Your HVAC Filter
The heating and cooling system in your home is fitted with a filter to trap contaminants and irritants and keep them from circulating throughout your home. It is generally recommended to change this filter every 30 days, however, check the manufacturer’s recommendations to learn how frequently you should be replacing your HVAC filter. Keeping the filter clean improves indoor air quality, helps your system to run more efficiently, and extends the lifespan of your HVAC unit.
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