This time of year families will tend to be full speed ahead with spring cleaning: washing the curtains, wiping down the walls, cleaning out the garage and so much more! Have you ever thought of cleaning the air in your home during spring cleaning?
Indoor air quality is not to be ignored if you want the healthiest environment for working and living.
Here are 11 must ask questions about indoor air quality:
Question #1: What is indoor air quality?
Indoor air quality is the description of how the indoor air affects how a person or persons can live and work. According to OSHA “it can include temperature, humidity, lack of outside air (poor ventilation), mold from water damage, or exposure to other chemicals.”
Question #2: What are the signs of an indoor air quality problem?
If your nose detects a musty or stale smell, that smell could be a symptom of a greater problem. If the air feels constantly stuffy that could indicate a lack of proper ventilation.
Question #3: How does the indoor air quality affect the health of the people in your home?
If a family member suffers from allergies or respiratory issues, poor indoor air quality will aggravate his symptoms.
Question #4: How else does indoor air quality affect the people in your home?
Indoor air quality includes humidity levels which affect the comfort of those in your home.
Question #5: How does indoor air quality affect the items in your home?
Humidity levels can adversely affect wooden furniture. Mold issues affect the items in your home and the air quality.
Question #6: How do I know if there is an indoor air quality problem at my work?
If you have headaches and respiratory issues only at work, but not at home, it could be because of the IAQ. Ask around to see if your coworkers have similar issues.
Question #7: What can I do to solve an indoor air quality issue at work?
Kindly approach your boss or supervisor to look into the HVAC system of the building or to get the ducts cleaned. If the building manager refuses to look into the indoor air quality, you can file a complaint with OSHA.
Question #8: How can I clean up the air inside my home?
There are three major ways to improve the indoor air quality of your home or business. Get your ducts cleaned, install an air filtration system, and control your humidity level.
Question #9: How does duct cleaning help?
Years worth of dust and allergens can be trapped within the duct work and then mixed in with the air blowing out into your living space. Cleaning out the ducts can keep the air clean while traveling through the duct work.
Question #10: What is an air filtration system?
Air filtration systems get rid of polluted air and replace it with fresh, clean air. A whole house air filtration system is the most effective and efficient.
Question #11 What should the humidity of my home be like?
Whole house humidifiers and dehumidifiers can keep the air in your home at exactly the right level of humidity. The ideal humidity range is 30-60 percent.
Concerned about the indoor air quality of your home or office?
Contact Cranbury Comfort. We are able to assess the indoor air quality of your property and to offer cost effective solutions.
