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It’s important to keep your home’s air clean, especially these days. Over the past year, most of us are spending more time in our homes than ever due to major events being cancelled and businesses operating remotely. The air you breath can have a profound impact on your general health and well-being.
Just because your home’s air smells pleasant doesn’t actually mean it’s clean.
There are a number of harmful particles that can hide in the air that are odorless. Additionally, some of the items people use to make their home smell nice can actually contain toxic chemicals. Regardless of how much time you spend inside of your home, its in the best interest of you and your family to keep its air clean.
In order to do that, you need to understand some of the harmful particles that might be floating around in your home.
Mold spores are almost always in the air around you. That’s why mold can develop so quickly inside of your home. By themselves, these spores are harmless. When a moist surface is left exposed, however, mold starts to collect and multiply. This releases additional spores into the air, which multiply further.
Having active mold in your home can cause congestion, irritated eyes, itchy skin, coughing, and more. Mold can be especially dangerous for people with asthma, lung diseases, or immune conditions.
Pets can be great company, especially when you’re trapped in your house all day. However, they can take a toll on your home’s air quality. Just because you’re not allergic to your cat or dog doesn’t mean you won’t be affected by the fur that they shed. Even if you have a pet that doesn’t shed, they still release dander and other allergens that can cause sinus problems and skin irritation.
As for those without pets, there is still pollen, dust, and other allergens floating in your home’s air. Left unchecked, they can result in stuffy air, scratchy throats, congestion, and more.
Like mold, radon is in almost all of the air we breathe. In small amounts, this radioactive gas is harmless. In higher doses, however, it can be very dangerous. In fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon gets into your home through cracks in the foundation or through pores in brick and concrete.
Left unchecked, it can become concentrated, slowly poisoning anyone living in your home. Radon build-up is especially common in basements, though it can happen in other areas as well.
Air fresheners and aerosol sprays might make your home smell more pleasant, but this comes at a cost. Rather than actually purifying your air, these products simply cover up one smell with another. Once your air freshener fades, any previous scents will return. What’s worse, however, is that air freshening products use toxic chemicals to create their trademark scents.
Most air fresheners contain carcinogens which cause irritation to your nose and throat, not to mention they’ve been directly linked to cancer.
There are a few things you can do to actively keep your home’s air clean. Cleaning your home regularly is a great start. This will help reduce dust, germs, and mold. If you have pets, you should keep them cleaned and groomed as well.
Rather than relying on air fresheners, you should utilize air purifiers. Unlike plugins and aerosol sprays, air purifiers actually clean the air, removing harmful particles and naturally improving the smell of your home.
Even with regular cleaning and air purifiers, you still need to have your home checked for radon. A simple radon test can ensure your home’s air is safe. The EPA recommends that your home is checked for radon at least every two years.
Finally, you should make sure that your home’s HVAC system and air ducts are cleaned. A dirty HVAC system can suffer from performance issues. Meanwhile, dirty air ducts can house allergens, debris, mold, vermin, and more. Keeping your ducts clean can make a big difference in the quality of air flow throughout your home. That’s part of the reason why the EPA recommends your ducts be inspected every 3-5 years.
If you live in the Miami Valley area, Air Duct Cleaning Company has your air purification needs covered. In addition to providing commercial and residential air duct cleaning services in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio, we offer air purification services, dryer vent cleaning, radon mitigation, and more. Contact us today to get started.