Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution

Many homeowners experience indoor air quality problems.

Moisture, odors, and pollutants can create an uncomfortable home environment for many reasons, including heavy foot traffic, pets, and poor air circulation. The following are four causes of indoor air pollution and some ways to remove them. You’ll notice foul odors as the first issue that affects indoor air quality in your home. There are many sources of funky smells, including dirty laundry, indoor pets, cooking odors, dirty dishes, and old furniture. Musty odors can also be caused by increased humidity in certain parts of the house. Home dehumidifiers can help remove excess moisture from the air and reduce certain types of odors. Keep your humidity between 40 and 60 percent. As pollen blows through your neighborhood and enters your home throughout the year, seasonal allergies can hit. But other allergens sometimes lurk in your home all year long as they dig into your carpets, window coverings, and upholstery. Good ventilation, air filtration, and regular HVAC maintenance are often your best bet for removing these annoying pollutants from your home. Changing your air filter monthly is good, too. Pet fur, pet dander, dust, and dirt have a way of accumulating in the cracks and crevices in most homes, not to mention how they can stick to just about every kind of fabric known to man. But with a consistent house cleaning plan and deep cleaning on occasion, you can greatly reduce the levels of these contaminants. However, some particles will linger in the air no matter how often you vacuum and dust. That’s why many homeowners invest in whole-home air purification systems.

 

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