The winter season is finally fading away, and the sun is out to stay for a while! Spring is always a time of flourishing gardens, blossoms and the promise of warmer days. Many homeowners await the arrival of the spring months to begin their annual spring-cleaning regimes. It is the perfect time to refresh your home after the colder winter months. With this said, however, springtime is also too well known for the seasonal allergens that tag along. High levels of irritants like pollen, dust and spores travel through the air. As such, it is essential to be proactive and manage your indoor air quality. This will assist you in decreasing your risk of infection by spring allergens. Here we provide 5 tips on improving indoor air quality in your home.
Buy Indoor Plants to Freshen the Air
Plants are nature’s way of filtering and cleaning the air. Buying a few indoor plants can do wonders to improve the air quality in your home. Small plants like ferns, lilies and bigger palm trees are the best option for extracting pollutants from the air. In addition, having indoor plants in your home has been suggested to improve mental health, and lower stress and anxiety. Not to mention, it is a great way to bring some style and flare to your home as well.
Control Humidity & Moisture
Humid and moist conditions are the perfect breeding grounds for mould and mildew which can trigger respiratory issues like allergies and asthma. Managing the levels of moisture within your home is another way to improve your spring-cleaning regime. It can help reduce the growth of irritating moulds. A few simple ways to control the humidity within your home include using your bathroom and kitchen fans, to extract moisture and contaminants from the air. In addition, using dehumidifiers will help keep moisture levels down and help prevent risk of water damage.
Open a Window
What is spring-cleaning without a little spring air? One of the easiest and least expensive ways to clean the air in your home is to simply open a window. Keep fresh air flowing through windows and open doors. Fresh air can help remove stagnant indoor pollutants and circulate uncontaminated air through your home. With this said however, there is risk that the fresh air may be carrying pollens from outdoors. As such, you should ensure your frequently clean surfaces to remove any outdoor debris and dust that has settled in your home.
Clean or Replace Air Filters
If you have a heating and cooling system throughout your home, it is essential that you ensure the air filters are frequently cleaned. This ensures the air circulating through your home is clean and free of pollutants that have been trapped in the filters. With this said however, your air filters can be changed regularly – even on a daily basis – but it won’t matter if your ducts are dirty. Cleaning out dirt, dust and debris from your ducts eliminates the hazards that may be contaminating the air after being filtered.
Keep Your Carpets & Rugs Clean
Rugs and carpets do more than add a comfortable and stylish element to your home. They act as their own air filters. Carpets catch all the dirt and debris that is traipsed through the house from the outside. They trap dust and particles in their many fibres to help provide for cleaner indoor air. Clean your carpets on a regular basis and they will keep working for you. They will continue to improve your air quality while maintaining a clean and hygienic space.
Include these few simple tips in this year’s spring-cleaning. In addion, also include them in your weekly routines in order to maintain clean, fresh air throughout the year. Here at chemstrat, we have a multitude of products to help you with your home cleaning and maintenance all year round. Get in touch today for any questions or queries.