Indoor air quality problems can come on particularly strong in the winter months, when you spend extra time inside your Henderson home. Learn how to fix three common indoor air quality issues so you can keep your family comfortable throughout the winter.
Volatile Organic Compounds
These airborne pollutants off-gas from many common household goods such as furniture, carpet, and even paint. Spending more time indoors during winter means you might have more exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, and even organ damage in large amounts.
For your family’s comfort and health, do your best to limit VOC exposure in the first place. Use low-VOC paint when redecorating, and buy quality furniture that doesn’t rely on harmful adhesives. Use gentle, homemade cleansers instead of harsh store-bought chemicals packed with pollutants.
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Pet Dander
When you spend more time indoors, your pets do, too. Unfortunately, this can mean you’re exposed to increased levels of pet dander, which causes allergic reactions in many people. Regular house cleaning and pet bathing helps keep pet dander under control, but even those steps can’t eliminate dander completely. For persistent pet dander problems, invest in an air purifier rated to capture and remove microscopic dander particles from the air.
Mold and Mildew
Closing doors and windows during winter can cause your home’s humidity to increase to an unhealthy level. Moist indoor areas can become havens for mold and mildew spores that travel through the air, leading to both health issues and surface damage.
Because most indoor moisture develops as a result of cooking, cleaning, showering, and other everyday activities, it’s important to make sure your kitchen and bathroom have functional exhaust fans that vent outside your home. Turn these exhaust fans on each time you use these spaces to keep moisture and mold at bay.
Need to call the pros for help with your home’s stuffy air? Call the indoor air quality experts at Ambient Edge for professional help.
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