Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the healthiness of a building’s air, which is determined by the number of contaminants present. If you suspect you have poor IAQ, schedule professional air quality testing and remediation to avoid negative health impacts. Below is a brief guide to identifying and improving poor air quality.

How To Tell If You Have Poor IAQ

Low-quality air can affect your health and cause a host of symptoms. In severe pollutants or immune-compromised individuals, symptoms can manifest after a brief exposure to poor IAQ. These signs include fatigue, headaches, sneezing, coughing, and dizziness. Respiratory conditions, such as asthma and allergies, may also be irritated by IAQ. 

If you notice these symptoms, consider checking your air quality but eliminate other possibilities as well. Since these symptoms are shared with common illnesses, see a physician to have physical causes ruled out first. If an illness can’t be blamed—or if a cold, allergies, or asthma worsens—then have an expert come by to do air quality testing. They’ll analyze the quality and identify contaminants present to begin improving the IAQ.

What You Can Do To Make Your IAQ Better 

Frequent vacuuming and dusting will control airborne allergens. You can further improve IAQ by avoiding strong scents and smoke. If air quality testing reveals spores, schedule professional mold cleaning right away. Regular duct and HVAC cleaning will also improve your IAQ by flushing accumulated pollutants out of the system.

To improve building ventilation, consider investing in heat recovery ventilator systems. You can also try opening windows and doors as the weather permits. To remove particulates in the air, invest in a quality air filtration system. Both portable or installable versions are available. Certain plants may also help clean the air, such as spider plants. Your air quality testing service can also suggest small lifestyle changes to improve your space. 

AirCare Hawaii in Honolulu, HI, provides accurate air quality testing and customized solutions to improve your home or office. With over 30 years of experience, they’re experts in managing indoor air quality, providing meticulous services including HVAC and mold cleaning. Learn more about their air quality testing and remediation services online, then call (808) 593-9600 to schedule your air analysis.