Why You Should Consider Having Your Home’s Air Quality Tested

July 24, 2023

If you’re like most people, indoor air quality is probably not something you’ve ever given much thought to. The air inside most buildings is far more polluted than you might think, and this can be a serious issue considering that most people spend around 90% of their time indoors. The good news is that there are a number of options that can quickly improve the air quality in your home or business. The first step to improving indoor air quality should always be to have an air quality test performed, and today we’re going to show you how this type...

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Try These 10 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

May 15, 2023

Your home should be a safe and healthy environment. Poor indoor air quality, however, can lead to several physical issues, such as respiratory illnesses, headaches, and fatigue. Here are 10 tips to improve your indoor air quality. 1. Keep Your Home Clean Regular cleaning reduces dust and other pollutants in your home. Vacuum carpets and rugs regularly, dust surfaces with a microfiber cloth, and mop hard floors to free them from dirt and dust. 2. Use Air Purifiers Investing in HEPA air purifiers can be beneficial in reducing the amount of allergens, dust, and mold in your home. Placing one...

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality When You Have Pets

August 15, 2022

If you have pets, you’re probably used to a certain amount of pet hair and dander around your home. And while your pets bring lots of joy and love into your home, they can also contribute to poor indoor air quality. Here are some tips to help you improve your home’s air quality if you have pets. Keep Your Pets Groomed One of the best ways to reduce the amount of pet hair and dander in your home is to keep your pets well-groomed. When brushed regularly, they’ll shed less and you’ll have less to vacuum up. Groom your pets...

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Ideal Houseplants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

March 15, 2022

You’ve likely heard that adding greenery to your home can purify the air. Many cleansing houseplants are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. If you have a green thumb and want to naturally improve your indoor air quality, try these beautiful houseplants today. Boston Fern This easy-to-grow houseplant can remove formaldehyde and moisture from your air. Try a Boston fern if your family is having a hard time with smog conditions or asthma. Boston ferns grow as big as their container and require a lot of indirect sunlight as well as humidity. Spider Plant Spider plants are one...

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3 Tips for Boosting Your Home’s IAQ This Fall

September 17, 2021

Many homeowners in Abbeville, LA, are shocked to learn that the air quality in their homes is up to five times worse than the outdoor air quality. As the weather gets cooler this autumn, you’ll spend more time in your home. Use these tips to improve your home’s indoor air quality and breathe easier while you sleep and relax. 1. Increase Ventilation Homes built within the past 20 years typically have tight building envelopes. While a tight building envelope reduces unwanted air leaks, it also keeps the stale, polluted and humid air inside your home. Consider installing mechanical ventilation, such...

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How Dirty Ductwork Can Damage Your Home Comfort

September 20, 2020

The majority of United States residences have central heating and cooling. These HVAC systems utilize one or more external HVAC units that actually heat and cool the air inside homes, ductwork that carries the air throughout homes, and air input and output vents. Ductwork, which is hidden in walls, floors, ceilings, and under homes, inevitably gets dirty; due to its practically invisible nature, ducts often go uncleaned, having a potentially negative impact on residents. Mold Can Live in Ductwork Mold is a common fungus that can be found in many homes. This microorganism is necessary for decomposition, an essential part...

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How to Choose the Most Effective Air Purification System

August 12, 2020

Every home harbors some pollutants, but smoke and odors from cooking fumes, cigarettes and firewood are the most common. There are also microscopic airborne allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, bacteria, viruses, mildew, mold and pollen. These pollutants are health hazards that can cause allergic reactions, especially in people with respiratory conditions. To eliminate these allergens, you need to get a good air purification system. Here are some of the things you should keep in mind when shopping for one. 1. Consider What You Intend to Remove Various air purification systems can remove different impurities from your home. However,...

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Humidity Control is the Best Way to Keep Cool and Comfortable in Your Home

June 12, 2020

To keep your home as cool and comfortable as possible, it takes controlling its humidity. High humidity makes you hot, sweaty, and very uncomfortable. Here are some things you can do to get your home’s humidity under control. What’s the Ideal Humidity? Your home is most comfortable with a humidity level between 45-50%. You can use a hygrometer to measure humidity. Sweat running down your back is another good indicator that your house is too humid. Use Your Air Conditioner Air conditioners remove hot, humid air from your home. You should have your AC system regularly tuned-up and change the...

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Indoor Air Quality and Allergies

February 11, 2020

The air quality in your home is very important, especially if you have allergies. Unfortunately, indoor air quality is often worse than the air outside, and people spend most of their time indoors. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your air quality is as good as possible. Use a Whole-Home Dehumidifier Humid air can lead to mold and mildew. However, a whole-home dehumidifier will create ideal conditions to keep mold and mildew at bay. Once installed, you should keep your home between 40% to 50% humidity to help allergy sufferers. of Abbeville, Louisiana, can install whole-home dehumidifier...

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