Need to quickly improve the indoor air quality of
your home?
Here are some things you can do to get results today:
There
are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. A
faulty furnace or an aged carpet are just two potential culprits.
Until you get
those issues addressed, how do you make your indoor air healthier — today?
Here
are some ideas:
Check the furnace filter. This is one of the most overlooked maintenance
items in the home. Any furnace repair person can tell you stories about filters
they’ve seen caked in dust. Make sure those aren’t yours. Air passes through
those filters before circulating throughout your home. Replacing a filter takes
less than five minutes.
Clean the drains. Drains are a surprisingly common source of odour in
the home. Most people only clean them when they’re clogged, but they should be
flushed thoroughly with a good-quality cleaner at least once a season.
Turn on the bathroom fan. Not only do bathroom fans remove odor, they also
reduce moisture build-up. About 50% of air pollutants originate from some type
of moisture; mold being the worst. Professionals recommend you keep the
bathroom fan on for at least 30 minutes after a shower.
Clean your doormat. Even if your doormat doesn’t smell, it can be a
source of air pollutants. When people wipe their shoes, they transfer
pesticides and other outside ground pollutants from their shoes to your mat.
Of course, you can always open a window. That's the most popular way to freshen the air, and it works!
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