What is indoor air quality?
Simply put, it refers to the air quality within a home, or enclosed living space, that relates to the health of the health and comfort of residents. Indoor air quality is closely related to indoor air pollutants as people can gauge how clean is the air that their breathing by way of how healthy is the air that they breathe indoors.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that an average of 90 percent of people who live in industrialized areas spend more time indoors. Furthermore, infants, elderly, and people with chronic illnesses have a higher proportion of people who stay indoors longer.
With such a large proportion of people staying indoors, it is quite obvious that indoor air quality should always be considered at all times.
Getting your air ducts cleaned for better indoor air quality
According to the EPA “The air inside U.S. homes may be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, and in some cases as much as 100 times more polluted than outdoor air (EPA).”
A home’s air ducts and vents are one of the main passageways of indoor air (as compared to windows and doors). However, windows and doors are not open 24/7 as compared to ducts and vents. Hence, these are the prime suspects for gathering things like dust. pollen, mold, bacteria, animal dander, and other harmful pollutants. People with low immune systems and those who are allergic to tiny airborne things, like dust and pollen, may find their illnesses to worsen with polluted indoor air.
Getting your air ducts cleaned should be done professionally. Therefore, contacting the right people to get the job done should be at the top of your list. Make sure to acquire the service of professional cleaners who can not only clean your home’s passageways, but also take care of the surrounding areas. Cleaning companies that specialize in this aspect use chemicals to remove all sorts of bacteria from ducts and vents. There are certain chemicals that may do harm to the surrounding areas (especially if there are species of flora involved). Hence, the importance of asking questions before going for a service should always be followed.
“Appropriate ventilation with clean fresh air can reduce levels of indoor air pollutants” (American Lung Association).
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