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Whether you’re inside or outside, the air you breathe impacts your family’s health. Having a quality cooling or heating system isn’t enough; you need to stay up to date on HVAC maintenance and take additional steps around your home. Here are three ways to improve the air quality inside your home.

How to Get Cleaner Air Indoors

1. Open the Windows

The easiest way to get dirty air out of your home is to simply open the windows. Not only does this allow you to rely less on your cooling or heating systems for climate control, but it also lets you flush odors and contaminants out of your house. Odors and smoke from cooking are much easier to get out of your home if you leave the windows open for an hour or so. You can also run fans to push scents, smoke, and contaminants out of your home while the windows are open.

2.  Get Houseplants

Certain houseplants, like the spider plant, are very effective at removing airborne contaminants that bring down your home’s air quality. heating systemsBenzene, formaldehyde, and xylene are just several of the contaminants these plants can remove. Oil diffusers have a similar effect. Rosemary and eucalyptus are popular for removing dirt and grime from the air, in addition to making it more pleasant to smell and breathe. If your cooling or heating system releases unpleasant substances into the air, plants or essential oils can help cleanse the air while you address the issue with HVAC repairs.

3. Groom Your Pets

Your furry friends may bring you joy, but their fur also brings in dander and grime that can decrease your home’s air quality. Give your pets weekly baths with anti-dander shampoo, and comb their fur afterward. This will reduce their effect on your home’s air quality.

 

 

When you need help with your cooling or heating systems, choose Dave’s Cooling Heating & Plumbing in Staunton, VA. This skilled HVAC contractor has been providing exceptional quality and affordability in AC repair and installation, heating services, and plumbing services for over 30 years. To get in touch, visit their website or call (540) 942-4357.

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