Ross and Witmer When your children suffer from asthma or allergies, indoor air quality becomes even more important. Fortunately, there are several ways for Charlotte parents to improve indoor air quality without spending a ton of cash. Follow these four tips to keep your kids comfortable and healthy.
Stick to a Strict Cleaning Regimen
If you eliminate dirt and debris on a regular basis, your HVAC system doesn’t have time to cycle it through your air. A strict cleaning regimen removes allergens from your environment so your whole family can breathe easier. Focus your cleaning efforts on floors, upholstery, and other areas that attract dust and irritants.
Reduce Your Home’s Humidity
A dehumidifier will help you keep your home’s humidity levels under the EPA’s recommended level of 30-50 percent. A dry environment resists mold growth and keeps the respiratory system healthy. Avoid taking long showers and make sure your dryer vents outside to help keep humidity under control.
Adopt a No-Shoe Rule
Your family tracks in all types of irritants on their shoes every day. If you’re having trouble controlling allergy or asthma symptoms, ask family members and guests to remove their shoes when they walk inside. Not only will this help you control irritants in your home, but you might not have to clean as often.
Change Your AC Filter More Often
Your air conditioning filter is designed to trap allergens and irritants. If you don’t change it often enough, your HVAC system can recycle those irritants throughout your home. Change your filter at least once per month if you have allergy or asthma sufferers in your family.
In addition to the above tips, consider consulting your HVAC technician about your indoor air quality issues and any services you might need, such as duct cleaning. If there is something wrong with your HVAC system, he or she can repair it so you don’t have to worry about your children’s health. To discuss our professional air quality services, give us a call at 704-392-6188.