The air quality in your home can have a huge impact on your overall health. If the air you breathe contains pollutants and allergens, it can cause throat irritation, trigger allergies, and even increase your risk of infections. Fortunately, you can do several things to improve the air quality in your home, such as maintaining your HVAC system. Here’s some information you need to know.

Do:

Consider an indoor air cleaner.

Air cleaners are devices that remove unwanted contaminants, such as dirt and pollen, from your home’s air. They’re built into your HVAC system and can help produce cleaner air for you and your family, reducing allergy and asthma symptoms.

Change your air filters.

Replacing your air filters every one to three months won’t just help your HVAC system run more efficiently. It can also help improve the air quality inside your home. When these filters accumulate dust and other debris, the pollutants can spread throughout the home and increase the risk of health problems.

Don’t:

Use hazardous cleaners.

When cleaning your house, be careful about the types of products you use. Many of the household cleaners sold in stores contain toxic chemicals that release pollutants into the air. Keep yourself and your family safe by choosing cleaners with plant-based ingredients.

Light scented candles.

If the pollutants in the air have produced foul odors in your home, it might make sense to light a scented candle. However, these may emit even more harmful chemicals into the air, like paraffin and formaldehyde. It’s better to use essential oils to introduce a pleasant scent in your home.

If you would like to learn more information about improving the air quality in your home, turn to the HVAC contractors at C & S Heating and Cooling. They have provided the Wentzville, MO, area with top-quality HVAC services for more than 30 years. They have the knowledge and skills to repair your central heating and air conditioning components and give you maintenance tips to avoid future repairs. These professionals also carry a line of air filtration products to remove contaminants from your indoor air. For more information about their services, call (636) 327-4238 or visit their website.