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On the surface, you may think that your home is the cleanest it can be, with no reason to doubt the air quality. However, there are many things to consider when thinking about the air quality of your home, as it’s not something you can directly see. Paying attention to the signs that your home’s air quality isn’t the best means that you can take the right steps to improve it. After all, on average, you will spend 90% of your time indoors at home, so it’s important that it’s the healthiest place it can be.
Signs Your Home’s Air Quality is Suffering
- You have bad allergic episodes which worsen indoors. If you still suffer from allergy symptoms outside of other factors (such as hay fever) then this could be a reaction to poor air quality
- Coughing or breathing issues
- Persistent headaches
- Skin irritation, or dry skin
- Visible signs of problems at home, such as mould or damp
- Musty smells
- Visible dust
- Buy Indoor House Plants
Indoor plants can be beneficial for the air quality of your home, especially in very small spaces or rooms.
That being said, they aren’t the direct solution to bigger air quality problems, such as damp or musty air. However, they can act to promote better air quality indoors, alongside other methods.
- Regularly Open Your Windows
To promote a healthy circulation of air, be sure to regularly open your windows and allow fresh air to move through your home. This is particularly important if you tend to dry your clothes indoors.
- Deep Clean Your Home
Carpets and upholstery can easily carry a build up of dust, dirt and allergens which you’ll ultimately be breathing in the more time you spend indoors. Be sure to regularly deep clean your carpets, and other problem areas such as thick curtains, to promote a healthier air supply at home. Companies like Cleaner Cleaner Ltd offer professional cleaning services for all your household needs.
- Invest in an Air Purifier
An air purifier can help to promote better air conditions in your home, especially if you suffer with allergies or have pets which shed a lot of hair. The air purifier works to circulate the air and get rid of pollutants by filtering it through. You may want one air purifier in your home in the main room, or you can always place a few in different rooms.
- Declutter
The more items you have in your home, the more you are at risk of excessive dust build up which can more easily settle on items and ornaments. Having a serious declutter not only means that you’re limiting the amount of excessive dust and germ build up, but it also means that your home is much easier to maintain and clean without having to worry about working around a large number of items.
Taking these steps can give your home the best chance of improved air quality.