5 Best Ways to Prevent Indoor Air Pollution

A lot of people get upset about the air pollution outside and in some cities it is pretty bad. However, did you know that the air inside your home or business can be even worse than the air outside? This is particularly true for those who live in the suburbs or in rural areas where the outdoor air quality isn't so bad.

That said, taking care to make sure the air indoors is clean and healthy is a big deal. Let's go over five ways you can ensure that your air quality indoors is up to standard.

Replacing Your Filters and Cleaning Your Carpet

The first two tips concern two things that are very similar yet very different: your air filters and your carpet. Both of these work to absorb harmful particles from the air and in doing so can become disgustingly unsanitary if not properly replaced/cleaned. For your air filters have your local HVAC company replace them as instructed.

For your carpet, having it professionally cleaned when needed. Neglecting to preform these tasks can results in harmful particles being dispersed through the home when you run your air conditioning/heater or simply by walking across your carpet.

Managing Your Humidity Level

There are two ways to manage the humidity in your home. The first is through being smart about certain things such as using an exhaust fan when cooking or emptying the drip pans in a window air conditioning unit if you have one. The other method is to have a dehumidifier installed.

Your local HVAC company can help with the purchase and installation of a dehumidifying unit that will be perfect for your home or office. They can also advise you on what settings to use depending on the air quality in your home or office as well.

Indoor Smoking

If you are a smoker it can be tempting to smoke inside your home considering the fact that you're always being prohibited from smoking wherever you want. However, smoking in the home is the leading cause of indoor air pollution.

With over 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, it is responsible for many medical conditions such as asthma, cancer, the sudden death of infants, and heart attacks, just to name a few. If you have to smoke, do it outside out of courtesy to your family and friends. This will keep the air quality much cleaner in your home.

Make sure you're breathing fresh air in your McAllen home. Call All Valley Plumbing and AC Co. at (956) 686-6656, and get the experts to solve the problem.