One of the main problems facing Los Angeles citizens today is air pollution. While smog levels have dropped quite a bit over the past decade or so, Los Angeles still leads the nation in air pollution. While we love L.A., there’s no doubt that living in Southern California can have a major impact on your indoor air quality. If you want to protect your family from allergies, asthma or any number of respiratory issues that are linked to poor air quality, here are five indoor air quality tips that will leave you all breathing just a little bit easier.
- Start at the bottom. When you think of air quality, you probably don’t think about your floors. However, many air problems begin right there. Allergens and household chemicals can easily get trapped in carpet fibers, so vacuum your carpet regularly or consider switching to bare floors.
- Never allow anyone to smoke inside your home. Even if you open all the doors and windows of your house, cigarette smoke can get trapped inside. For the health of you and your family, ask all smokers to take it outside.
- Fix any leaks as soon as you notice them. The time to deal with leaks in your home is as soon as you notice them. Unattended leaks can lead to mold and mildew problems, which can damage your home and inhibit your breathing.
- Keep your home at a healthy humidity level. Keep your home humidity under 50 percent to reduce dampness which leads to mold and mildew. A dehumidifier is a great resource for humid homes, as are vents and exhaust fans.
- Consider using “green” products whenever feasible. Many home cleaning products contain chemicals that are more dangerous to indoor air quality than the dirt or grime they eliminate. Reduce air pollution by choosing cleaners that are made of natural ingredients.
If you’d like to learn more about indoor air quality, contact the air conditioning and heating professionals at Around the Clock. We can make any house feel like a home again.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Los Angeles, North Hollywood and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about indoor air quality and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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