Maintaining Air Quality in Your Northern Summit County Business

2/5/2021 (Permalink)

Keep fresh air flowing for you and your employees.

CLEAN air is a vital part of staying healthy, more so during the winter when we tend to want to curl up and shut our windows tightly.

But stale indoor air being continually recycled around your home or office is not good news – especially for those with allergies or respiratory problems as this cycle simply increases the number of spores, pet dander, and dust moving around your property.

Luckily improving air quality is simple and straightforward by some good habits.

Number one – keep your space clean. Regular vacuuming, especially with a model containing a HEPA filter, will literally suck away much of the dust or pet dander. Hardwood floors also make it harder for allergens to accumulate. The same thinking applies to regularly clean curtains and drapes, and laundering bed linens – preferably at a higher temperature.

Next, check and change your filters. It is easy to overlook but if they are doing their job, they will get dirty and clogged up over time, and this is especially true with forced-air heating systems. 

It may also worth getting your ducting cleaned regularly to remove any trapped dust – but this does depend on your system and is not always appropriate, so seek advice.

Air purifiers are a good investment, especially for those with respiratory problems, and are essential if you cannot remove the cause of the allergens – after all, our pets are part of our family. These may not eliminate allergens but can cut them down significantly.

And a dehumidifier in damper areas such as the basement can help reduce mold growth and the spores mold emits.

Finally – fresh air is your friend. Even in the coldest months, open your windows occasionally and let clean air into your home.