What can I do to improve my indoor air quality?
Here’s a list of 11 things you can do to improve your residential or commercial Indoor Air Quality (IEQ)
- Keep your walkways, driveways, and entry areas in your home or business litter-free and clean.
- Use the right size for your entry mats to remove up to 85% of dry particle soil from shoes. They should be 4 feet long.
- Remove your shoes upon entering the home/business, or if not an option, clean them very well.
- Purchase quality vacuum equipment, not cheap. You get what you pay for.
- Use high-efficiency filters in your vacuum. HEPA filters are the best option for allergies.
- Increase vacuuming frequency to 2-3 times per week. Make sure to clean carpet edges and steps, especially where the steps join.
- Install high-efficiency filters in the HVAC systems in your home, and replace them at least 2 to 4 times a year.
- Have your air ducts professionally cleaned at least once a year.
- Have your carpets professionally cleaned semi-annually.
- Clean bedding, upholstery, and other household fabrics regularly. Your sofa holds a lot of dust mites.
- Control moisture and humidity in your home. This helps prevent mold growth.
