3 Ways Poor Indoor Air Quality Impacts Your Comfort and Health

Are you concerned about your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ)? Many households want to know what they can do to make it easier to breathe at home. Here are three ways poor IAQ affects your Palm Coast, FL, home and steps you can take to solve the problem:

Illnesses Spread Faster

Does it feel like your household can’t catch a break? Is someone constantly battling a cold? Airborne illnesses thrive in houses that have questionable air quality. Your family might always feel under the weather because viral air particles concentrate more easily in stagnant air. Combat this problem by doing the following to improve ventilation:

• Open windows when appropriate.
• Use fans to encourage airflow.
• Replace HVAC filters regularly.
• Don’t block vents with furniture, drapes or other objects.

Allergy Symptoms Worsen

If your allergy symptoms have increased suddenly, get your indoor air tested for pollutants. Allergens such as dust, dander, pollen and dirt exist in all homes to some degree. When these contaminants reach unhealthy levels, prolonged exposure causes respiratory issues and makes your home uncomfortable. Some ways to prevent your home’s air from reaching harmful levels include:

• Replace carpet with hard surface flooring.
• Use low-volatile organic compounds (VOC) cleaning supplies.
• Limit wearing shoes in the house.
• Don’t smoke inside the home.
• Groom pets regularly.
• Vacuum or sweep frequently.

Your Home Smells

Another sign your home’s air quality is suffering is when it smells bad for no apparent reason. If foul odors persist in your home, don’t reach for air freshener sprays. These products only mask the smell and release more contaminants into the air. Instead, call a specialist to have your home’s air tested. Often, foul odors point to a more severe health and safety problem like the presence of microbial. Inhaling microbial can lead to a host of health problems, including difficulty breathing, skin reactions and severe headaches.

The best thing you can do for your household this year is improve its air quality. To learn more about indoor air quality solutions for increased comfort and safety, call Arctic Breeze Air Conditioning & Heating today.

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