And it’s vital that the air inside your home be clean. Clean air lowers the risks of allergies and certain respiratory illnesses, helps you sleep better, improves your overall mood, keeps your skin clean and even helps your digestive system. Fortunately, keeping your indoor air clean can be surprisingly simple. Here are some ways to do it.
Change Your HVAC Filters on a Schedule
Regularly changing or washing your HVAC system’s filters can’t be stressed enough. Because this job is so easy to do, it is often overlooked. HVC professionals recommend changing filters every three to 12 months, depending on where you live, if you have pets or if people in your household smoke or have breathing problems. Consider using a filter with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 13 or higher if your system can accommodate it.
Open the Windows
It’s understandable to keep windows and doors closed when the air outside is too cold or too hot. However, opening windows and doors now and then sweeps a lot of contaminants and pollutants from the inside and replaces them with cleaner air. Turning on whole house fans or turning window fans to Out mode also pulls dirty air from your home.
Another way to keep your indoor air clean is to put shutters or Venetian blinds over your windows. These window dressings help filter out pollutants that can foul your air.
Vacuum and Dust Regularly
Giving your home a regular vacuuming and dusting can also remove pollutants from the air. It’s best to vacuum your rug or carpet at least twice a week and vacuum rooms with hard flooring at least once a week. You may want to do this more often if you have pets or if the floor is in an area that gets a lot of traffic. For even deeper cleaning, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Invest in Air Purifiers
Air purifiers can be portable or installed as part of your HVAC system. Portable air purifiers are meant to clean the air in a limited space, while those that are part of your HVAC system clean the whole house. Air purifiers clean the air in a variety of ways. Some use ultraviolet light, while others use ozone or carbon or HEPA filters.
Contact Us for More Information on Purifying Your Indoor Air
You need your indoor air to be the right temperature and humidity to keep you comfortable as well as clean enough to support your household’s health. To learn more about your indoor air quality, call our HVAC professionals at C&C Myers in Charleston, SC.
