There are many contributing factors when it comes to poor indoor air quality. Unfortunately, many come from things in our home that we may never suspect. Because of this, it is important to be aware of common causes of poor indoor air quality to better avoid and correct them in your home.
It’s simple to correct, all you need are clean air ducts to start.
Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Dirty fabrics
Many times, when there is poor air quality in the house, it is caused by dirty fabrics and materials. Things such as clothing, rugs, carpets, and curtains can contain dust and dirt that can pollute the air. If not properly cleaned or disposed of, these fabrics in your home can cause harm to your home and your air quality.
Because of this, it is essential to make sure that clothes are cleaned properly, and rugs, carpets, and curtains are regularly cleaned and sanitized. If there is a fabric in your home that contains mold or other stubborn air pollutants, it may be best to get rid of that fabric to avoid poor air quality throughout your home.
Be sure to come up with a cleaning routine that allows you to regularly check these fabrics in your home to ensure that none are negatively affecting your home’s air quality.
Pollutants in the air
In addition, there are many pollutants in the air of which you may not even be aware. Some potential pollutants may be dirt, dust, pet hair, and other viruses that inhabit your home. These pollutants, as well as others, may be infesting your home without you even realizing it.
Many times, these kinds of pollutants will be accumulating in your airways such as air ducts and vents. These airways are your home’s main source of air, so it is essential to regularly check them and make sure none of these pollutants are in these areas.
Make it a part of your cleaning routine to get your air ducts thoroughly cleaned and checked out to make sure that the air coming in through your air ducts is clean and properly filtered.
Fragrances
Certain fragrances such as air fresheners, candles, and even body sprays that may be meant to enhance the scents of your home can end up being harmful to your air quality. These fragrances have the potential to mix with other scents and elements in your home and can negatively affect your air quality.
Because of this, it is important to not use fragrances excessively in your home and to also use fragrances with organic and natural ingredients. Things such as air fresheners and body sprays with artificial ingredients may prove to be a factor in your home’s poor air quality over time.
Signs of poor indoor air quality
If you are unsure whether your home has poor air quality, there are some telling signs that you can look for in your home. One of these signs is those in your home experiencing prolonged cold symptoms. While it may be common to experience a cold, especially in the colder months, sometimes the symptoms are caused by poor air quality rather than a virus.
If you are noticing chronic coughing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, or even difficulty breathing, it might be caused by the air quality in your home and should be evaluated immediately.
Another sign is poor sleeping. If you are unable to get good, clean air in our homes, it will start to affect your sleeping habits. Air quality greatly affects not only the amount of sleep we may achieve, but also the quality of sleep. Typically, better sleep takes place in a cool, clean home. Because of this, if you are having trouble sleeping, it is a good idea to check the air quality in your home.
If you are noticing an unusual or unpleasant smell that is not going away, it may be caused by your home’s air quality. The unpleasant smell could be caused by something unusual inhabiting your home’s air ducts. These inhabitants in your air ducts can be anything from viruses like mold and mildew to small rodents that have gotten stuck in your airways and either passed away or left feces. And so, if you notice an unusual smell, even if it lasts for just a few seconds, be sure to have your air ducts and airways thoroughly checked and cleaned.
Having clean air ducts begins with scheduling an air duct cleaning service that is established and trusted. Unique Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia is just that. Our state-of-the-art cleaning equipment and process is like no other. Your ducts will be cleared of dirt, debris and allergens quickly and efficiently by dislodging and air washing these elements out of your home.
Clean air in your home means you are living and breathing better so why wait? Call and schedule an air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning today!