Improve Indoor Air Quality for Better Health

The foundation of good health starts by changing what goes into the body. At the beginning of each new year, millions of people set resolutions to improve their health by changing their dietary habits. While improving food choices can go a long way toward improving health outcomes, there is a huge blind spot that most people miss. 

Breathing cleaner air can have dramatically positive health outcomes for everyone in a home. This year, improve health by remembering to help improve the indoor air quality in the house. This post will share three easy steps homeowners can take for a healthier home in 2024. 

Change Air Filters on Time

Indoor air can be far more polluted than outdoor air. When air conditioners and heaters are designed, the indoor air quality is as big of a concern as the comfort of the home. The air filters are the first line of defense against poor indoor air quality in every home. 

All the air circulating the house must flow through an air filter before it is conditioned. This allows them to catch dust and irritants before they are distributed through the air. Experts recommend checking the AC and furnace filters monthly and replacing them when they are dirty. Changing air filters every three months is typically needed. More frequent changes may be necessary in homes with a lot of dust or in more polluted regions to maximize positive health outcomes. 

Install a UV Air Sanitizer 

If some of the home’s occupants have problems like allergies or asthma, more effort may be needed to maximize indoor air quality and improve health. For this, homeowners can turn to UV air sanitizer installation. They are installed into the HVAC system to improve the entire home's air quality.  

Air sanitizers use UV light to attack everything from dust and allergens to viruses. They benefit homes by reducing excess dust, resulting in a cleaner home, and help reduce symptoms and improve breathing for individuals with asthma, allergies, or other conditions. 

Clean the House Regularly

Regular filter changes are a necessary habit, and installing air sanitizers can improve air quality. Still, neither of these strategies will be as effective as they could be without some changes in housekeeping. Much of the contributions to low-quality indoor air start from subpar cleaning. As a resolution to cleaner air and a cleaner home, adopt strategies like:

• Wash bedding and upholstery every two weeks
• Launder bathroom linens once a week
• Properly dry all wet clothing and washcloths to prevent mold growth
• Sweep daily and mop about once a week
• Vacuum weekly
• Dust flat surfaces every other week 

About Laney’s Inc.

Laney’s Inc. is a locally-owned plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning company serving Fargo, ND, and the surrounding areas. They offer honest advice, a fast response time, and competitive pricing. Call them today for UV air sanitizers and indoor air quality services in Fargo, ND. 

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