Keeping indoor air clean isn’t always easy. The air in your home can become polluted, especially when your house is sealed up tight during winter. Finding ways to purify indoor air can help you avoid health issues and create a much cleaner environment for you and your family.
1. Open Windows
One of the easiest ways to provide your home with fresh air is to open a few windows. Opening windows during winter in Maine can seem ridiculous because you are trying to keep your house warm. However, letting some fresh air in for even five minutes a day can significantly increase indoor air quality.
2. Add a Few Houseplants
Another popular way to improve the quality of air in your house is to add a few houseplants. Some of the best houseplants include dracaena, Caribbean tree cactus, bromeliad, and spider plants. These plants are a fantastic way to remove indoor pollutants naturally.
3. Change Your HVAC System’s Air Filter
Air filters are designed to keep large debris, such as hair and dust, out of your heating system and should be replaced every few months or when visibly dirty. However, a clean filter will also catch debris that would otherwise circulate throughout your home. Changing your air filter will not only improve your house’s indoor air quality but also protect your heating system.
4. Invest in an Air Purifier
Adding an air purifier to your home is a great choice to reduce indoor pollutants. An air purifier operates by using a fan to draw in contaminants, and they often include HEPA filters to capture small particles that HVAC system filters do not.
Contact the Pros
At Dog House, we provide heating and cooling services for customers in Freeport, ME and the surrounding areas. Our professionals also specialize in plumbing and indoor air quality services. Contact us today to help you with indoor air quality issues or any other HVAC concerns you have.
