5 Sources Of Major Pollutants That Ruin Your Home's Air Quality
Why Indoor Air Quality Is Important
Some are afraid of going outdoors because they feel the air will make them sick, but they only feel this way because they don’t know that the air they breathe indoors is likely a lot worse than the air outside. Since the air outside can circulate and move from one place to another, it’s likely to be cleaner, but the air indoors can sit still, causing the air to become more and more polluted as time goes on. There are ways to keep indoor air clean, but you must have a properly working HVAC unit to do this, especially since opening the doors and windows once in a while won’t be enough.
Indoor Air Pollutants
Paint Strippers And Paint Related Items- If you’re taking on a project in your home and have to strip the old paint or put up new paint, the fumes from these products can linger around in the air for a long time, which can ultimately make you sick, especially if you’re HVAC unit isn’t running, and the windows and doors stay closed.
Pesticides- Those who are growing plants in their homes, even if they are small fruit or vegetable plants, may use pesticides, which can also help pollute the indoor air.
Cleaning Products- There are many kinds of products that can be used to clean homes, including bleach, floor cleaners, furniture cleaners, aerosol sprays, and more. Every time these items are sprayed or used in the home, you’re polluting the air.
Smoke From Cigarettes- Whether people want to believe it or not, cigarettes can be very bad for the air in your home, and it can easily pollute the air because it stays in the air. Even an occasional cigarette being smoked in the home can still keep the home smelling like cigarettes for days if not weeks, especially without proper ventilation.
Mold- Anyone can get mold in their home, especially if the walls become damp, wood becomes wet, and the fabric starts to get moldy. Mold will stay in the air, and it can make those in the home very sick.
Cleaning Your Indoor Air
Ventilation is necessary to keep indoor air clean, and the best way to ventilate a Colonial Heights home is by running the HVAC unit, whether it’s a heating the home or cooling the home. The HVAC unit should always be maintained by an HVAC repair or maintenance person.
Stop ruining your air quality in your Colonial Heights, VA home. Call Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. today at 804-526-8415 to get further insight and assistance on this issue.
