Your home’s indoor air quality affects the health and wellness of everyone who lives there. Unfortunately, poor airflow can be detrimental, especially to family members with compromised immune systems or respiratory problems. However, there are simple steps you can take to improve your living space and keep your family safe. Here are a few ways to give your home’s indoor air quality a boost.

How to Enhance Indoor Air Quality

1. Clean or Replace Air Filters

HVAC filters catch dirt, dust, and other particles that can trigger allergies. However, a clogged filter can’t stop contaminants from circulating through the home, which will lower your indoor air quality. Check your filters every couple of months to ensure they are not clogged, and clean or replace them to ensure that allergens are not blowing back into your space.

2. Open Windows

Ventilation is crucial for purging allergens like dust and spores from your home. Opening windows promotes circulation by removing stagnant air and replacing it with a fresh supply. Make sure vents to the outside are also open. Also, consider adding a ventilator that will take in outside air, purge toxins through a filter, and then send clean air into your home.

3. Add House Plants

Certain plants help remove toxins from the air and produce oxygen for better airflow. For example, bamboo and ivy top the list for improving indoor air quality. Other plants that offer similar benefits include Gerbera daisies, Chinese evergreens, and spider plants.

4. Vacuum & Dust Regularly

Reduce the amount of dust, pollen, and dander accumulating in your home by keeping up with a regular cleaning schedule. Vacuum and dust at least once a week, and direct more attention toward high traffic areas like the entryway, halls, or kitchen. The cleaner your living space, the better your indoor air quality will be.

5. Use Green Cleaning Products

Choose natural cleaning products made with lemon or vinegar. These products tend to have fewer toxins than heavier cleaners. They also won’t leave residue behind that affects the air you breathe.

Glorieta Creek Mechanical has offered the Santa Fe, NM, area reliable, quality HVAC and plumbing services since 2006. Whether you need an HVAC installation or regular maintenance on your water heater, their professional team can handle any job. Their licensed team is also EPA-certified, ensuring your home’s indoor air quality is the best it can be. For more on forced air heat and ductless mini-split systems, call (505) 757-8872, or visit them online for more on their air purification and filter options.