The air quality in your Dania Beach, FL, home faces plenty of threats. Unfortunately, many homeowners may unknowingly make their indoor air quality worse. Learn more about habits that may damage your home’s indoor air quality.
Smoking
We have long known about the dangers of smoking as it pertains to heart and lung health. However, you can also decrease your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) by smoking, even if you go outside. Carcinogens and toxins present in cigarette smoke can attach to your clothes, meaning that you carry them back inside when you’re done.
Neglecting Air Filters
There are very few HVAC maintenance tasks that homeowners should handle on their own, but changing your air filters is one of them. Your air filters catch dust, dirt, debris and other airborne pollutants before they circulate in your home.
Unfortunately, if you neglect to change those filters, pollutants get into your home’s air. You should replace your filters at least once every three months and consider changing them more often if you have pets indoors.
Using VOCs
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are present in many of the household products that people use every day. They may not realize that things such as cleaners or paints emit these VOCs, which lower indoor air quality. Before committing to a particular type of household cleaning product, take a look at the ingredients to see if there’s anything in them that can worsen IAQ.
Failing to Invest in IAQ
Finally, failing to invest in IAQ solutions can keep your air quality from improving in your home. Something as simple as having an air purifier installed or ensuring adequate ventilation can make your home healthier and more comfortable.
When it comes to improving IAQ, you need to work with a team of experts who have the knowledge to guide you. Call Quality Air Conditioning Company to find out more about our IAQ products and HVAC maintenance services.
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