With many people continuing to spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality has never been so important. Air Care Services, Inc. provides home air duct cleaning to take care of the build-up that occurs in your ducts—but that’s just one part of the picture! Here are some tips to improve your own indoor air.
1. Tackle Dust Mites in Your Bed and Pillows
Dust mites (and what they leave behind) contribute to intolerable air conditions inside your home. These microscopic insects feed off of human skin flakes and thrive in warm, moist environments—making bedding is a prime location. Taking the sheets off your bed, vacuuming it, and then leaving it to air-dry can help reduce the presence of irritating particles. Zip-on dust mite covers can provide an additional layer of protection.
2. Limit the Number of Carpets and Rugs in Your House
Though rugs provide comfort over cold floors, rugs are another common hiding place for dust and dust mites. Reducing the number of rugs in your home may help improve air quality, despite the comfort and style trade-off. Determine how many rugs you need and go from there.
3. Ramp-Up Your Vacuuming Schedule
Vacuuming your floors, couches, and other surfaces in your home more often can help reduce the amount of dust and particulate matter irritating your respiratory system on a daily basis. Cleaning up can stir dust into the air temporarily, so it’s not a bad idea to wear a mask while you do it!
4. Choose Unscented Cleaning Products
Certain cleaning products, especially heavily scented ones, release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. Using gentle and/or unscented cleaning agents can help avoid a drop in your indoor air quality.
Contact Us for Home Air Duct Cleaning
Air Care Services, Inc. has the tools and expertise necessary to deep-clean your air ducts. We will make sure that dirty, clogged air ducts are something you don’t need to worry about! Reach out to us today with any questions that you have or to schedule a visit.
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