Staying Healthy by Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Most people in Wake Forest, NC spend a majority of their time indoors. Unfortunately, the air in your home could be up to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. Installing state-of-the-art indoor air quality products, including air purifiers, air cleaners and UV lights, could help improve your health, comfort and well-being.

Identify Sources of Pollution

According to the EPA, the first step in improving your indoor air quality involves identifying the sources of air pollutants in your home. Some common sources of air pollution include off-gassing flooring, upholstery, fabrics and plastics. The hobbies you do, including burning candles or incense, using adhesives or paints, may also cause air pollution. Everyday activities, such as cooking, cleaning and lighting a fire in the fireplace also create indoor air pollution.

Reduce Airborne Germs

When more than one person spends time in your home, their coughs and sneezes may release viruses and bacteria into the air. The germs float through the air on tiny droplets called aerosols. UV lights sanitize your home’s air and inactivates these germs. With a UV LED light installed in your ductwork, you may experience fewer episodes of the common cold, influenza and other illnesses.

Trap Particles

In addition to the bacteria and viruses in your home’s air, particulate matter could also cause you to feel sick. Pollen, dust, pet dander, volatile organic compounds, soot and fumes from cooking or cleaning may trigger your allergies or asthma or make your symptoms worse. Even if nobody in your home has a breathing disorder, frequent exposure to air pollution may cause headaches, congestion, runny or stuffy nose and sinus pressure. Air cleaners and air purifiers have filters that trap these particles and stop them from circulating through your home’s air.

For more tips on improving your home’s indoor air quality, take a look at Alford Mechanical’s air cleaners, air purifiers, UV lights and other products, or reach out to us today.