A home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) can have an impact on how comfortable homeowners are in their homes every day. Not only can mold, mildew, dust and other allergens affect allergy and asthma sufferers, but also airborne bacteria and viruses can cause us to get sick.
With more concerns surrounding the latest viruses, indoor air quality continues to be top of mind.
Air purifiers
Air purifiers continue to be a popular option to help clean home air for better breathing all year long. In general, air purifiers can work in conjunction with HVAC system filters as they can sanitize the air in the home.
Filters work to trap pollutants, particles, and allergens, which is also helpful. With a quality filter and air purifier working together, homeowners can have the highest quality of air possible.
Regularly change the filters
Make sure that homeowners change filters regularly to ensure that air is at its best quality
Make sure that homeowners change filters regularly with a fresh one to ensure not only that air is at its best quality, but also to allow for the HVAC system to perform well.
While this can fall off the radar, it is an important component of homeownership, and it is worth plugging the date into a phone or writing it on the calendar as a reminder.
UV Light Works as a Cleaning Agent
Specifically, UV light adds another layer of assistance when scrubbing air clean. UV light strives to remove microorganisms that float around and are not seen by the naked eye. UV rays are a more advanced avenue to combat viruses and allergens that are in the home. They can cover a larger area and use a shorter wavelength than violet light to target only the microbial contaminants in the air and keep the family safe.
UV light is seen as a chemical-free way to tackle and sterilize all of the unseen stuff that homeowners do not want in homes and that can bother those with allergies or asthma. The light is safe for the ozone and targets only the microbial contaminants that are around the system.
steps for improved air quality
Also, remember that there are steps that homeowners can take to help with their air quality. Soft surfaces, including furniture and carpets, can trap particles that affect air.
Vacuum and clean these areas often and sweep hard-surface floors as well. Pets should be bathed regularly to cut down on pet dander and fur. Bedding can also trap lots of allergens, so wash sheets, blankets, and comforters in hot water once a week.
Offerings For Clean Air
Van Drunen Heating can assist with a whole-home air purification system that covers the air in the entire house. A quality HEPA filtration system can work in conjunction with an air purifier to scrub air even more.
