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Adopt These Habits for Cleaner Indoor Air

The beginning of the new year is traditionally the time to set targets, start better habits, and commit to achieving lofty goals. For homeowners, what better way to start the new year than to set their sights on a better and more comfortable home life by improving indoor air quality?

This may seem daunting, but committing to this plan is as easy as adopting good habits and supplementing with technology that can make this aspiration a reality. Here are a few ideas for achieving better indoor air quality at home.

Change the Air Filter Regularly

A home's HVAC system is equipped with an air filter that removes airborne particles such as dust, dirt, mold, and other contaminants that may affect the respiratory health of a home's occupants. This is done by trapping these offending particles in the fine mesh of the furnace filter and preventing them from being recirculated with heated or cooled air. 

Over time, the furnace filter or the AC filter (essentially the same thing when one has an HVAC system) gets clogged with the dirt and debris it has trapped and collected, making it difficult for air to flow through and compromising the HVAC system's energy efficiency. This is why experts recommend changing a dirty air filter into a clean one at least once every three months. Not only will the HVAC system work more smoothly and efficiently, but a clean air filter will ensure that indoor air quality in the home remains top-notch.

Add an Air Cleaner to the Mix

For some homeowners, the built-in air filter in their HVAC system is enough to eliminate the indoor pollutants in their homes and achieve the indoor quality they require. For others, however, especially those who suffer from allergies or are sensitive to airborne contaminants, it may be necessary to put additional air-cleaning measures in place.

Most options for supplementary air filtration systems boil down to two types: an air purifier or an air sanitizer, depending on the level of air cleanliness one requires. Air purifiers are typically enough to eliminate larger particles like dust, dirt, mold, and other allergens because they employ filters to remove these contaminants.

For those looking for a more thorough clean, it might be good to look into air purifiers, which use technology like UV-C light to kill smaller particles that can slip through filters. Air purifiers can eliminate contaminants like viruses, bacteria, and other microbes.

A Clean Home Makes Indoor Easier To Breathe

While filters and air purifiers are effective at cleaning indoor air, they won't be as effective if homeowners do not commit to good old-fashioned household chores like wiping, dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming. These activities may seem tedious, but they are the first line of defense regarding health, hygiene, and air cleanliness. This is because they reduce the amount of contaminants in the air before the air itself circulates in the room. Committing to these simple cleaning habits can improve any home's indoor air quality.

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