Most of us don’t really consider the air quality in our home, but we should. Air pollution inside can often be worse than it is outside. You are breathing in pollutants on the daily, so if you don’t do something to improve the air quality in your home, it could have an impact on your health over time. Luckily, it’s not that hard to get some fresh air into your home. Here are four of the best ways to improve indoor air quality in your home.
Four Ways To Improve The Air Quality In Your Home
Keep The Space Clean
This should go without saying, but if you don’t keep your house clean, you'll be creating an environment for not just air pollutants but toxins as well. Mold, mildew, pet dander and bacteria are prime suspects when it comes to poor air quality at home, which is why it's extremely important to keep a clean home. However, cleaning does raise an air quality issue of its own because some of the cleaning products that you use are filled with tons of harsh chemicals that you shouldn’t be breathing in, such as formaldehyde, ammonia and chlorine.
Be sure to keep your windows open when using cleansers with these sorts of chemicals in them. If it has got to the point where your windows are too old and they are posing issues for your property, you may want to consult a window installation service near you or think about upgrading your living space. The fact is that you need to keep the space well-ventilated so you are not breathing in any harmful mold but you are also not causing yourself harm when breathing in cleaning products. You can also avoid cleansers with harmful ingredients altogether by making your own cleaning products. Some of the best cleaners come from your pantry, anyway: baking soda, white vinegar, salt, hydrogen peroxide...the list goes on and on.
Service Your Air Conditioner
Air conditioners are responsible for cooling your home by drawing heat energy from outside and transferring it inside by way of the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator, but your air conditioner can only work efficiently so long as it's in good working order and is clean of dust and debris. Over time, the air conditioner's filter can become clogged, which will not only cause your A/C to run poorly and use more energy, but it will also circulate dirt and other airborne particles back into your home.
If you think you have an issue with your air conditioner, or if you think your A/C could be causing an air quality issue in your home, it's best to consult with a repair company that specializes in air conditioning.
Get Some Plants
One of the best ways to improve the air quality in your home is to get some plants. Indoor plants are great for improving your home and your health in a lot of different ways, especially when it comes to air quality. The right plants will purify the air and boost oxygen levels in your home. For example: English Ivy is great for the bathroom, since it helps reduce airborne fecal particles. The succulent Mother In Law's Tongue Mother-in-Law's Tongue releases oxygen at night, helping you to breathe better while sleeping. And the Spider plant, which is non-toxic to pets, helps eliminate carbon monoxide and xylene.
Take Your Shoes Off
When you step outside, your shoes will no doubt be in contact with tons of nasty bacteria. Dr. Charles Gerba from the University of Arizona conducted a study in which he tested just what's on the bottom of the shoes we wear every day. Dr. Gerba tested the bottoms of new shoes worn over the course of two weeks and found E. coli bacteria and coliform. Both of these bacteria indicate one thing: frequent contact with fecal matter.
Our suggestion? Take your shoes off at the door. Not only will this help to keep the bacteria out of your home, it will also assist in keeping your floors and carpets cleaner, too.
One of the best ways to improve the air quality in your home is to get some plants. Indoor plants are great for improving your home and your health in a lot of different ways, especially when it comes to air quality. The right plants will purify the air and boost oxygen levels in your home. For example: English Ivy is great for the bathroom, since it helps reduce airborne fecal particles. The succulent Mother In Law's Tongue Mother-in-Law's Tongue releases oxygen at night, helping you to breathe better while sleeping. And the Spider plant, which is non-toxic to pets, helps eliminate carbon monoxide and xylene.
Take Your Shoes Off
When you step outside, your shoes will no doubt be in contact with tons of nasty bacteria. Dr. Charles Gerba from the University of Arizona conducted a study in which he tested just what's on the bottom of the shoes we wear every day. Dr. Gerba tested the bottoms of new shoes worn over the course of two weeks and found E. coli bacteria and coliform. Both of these bacteria indicate one thing: frequent contact with fecal matter.
Our suggestion? Take your shoes off at the door. Not only will this help to keep the bacteria out of your home, it will also assist in keeping your floors and carpets cleaner, too.
We love helpful tips and advice that get us going more "green" around the house, and this infographic is no exception. Check out how going green around your home can help with improve its air quality:
Infographic courtesy of Save Your Air
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