A Homeowner’s Guide to Indoor Air Quality

How Would You Rate Your Home’s IAQ?

Believe it or not, one of the most critical factors in your home is your indoor air quality. Known to be invisible to the human eye and usually the last thing that’s on a homeowner’s mind, “IAQ” can interfere with your well-being — as well as the health of your home.

However, once you detect the signs of poor indoor air quality, you’ll be able to correct it with a variety of fantastic solutions!

What are the Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Indoor Allergies

If you find yourself coughing, sneezing, or wheezing more often indoors than you do outdoors, then you may be fighting with indoor allergies. Similar to those found in the great outdoors, indoor allergies are a tad more aggressive — they linger in your humble abode and don’t tend to simmer down.

Typically, the most common signs of indoor allergies include:

• Dry eyes

• Scratchy throat

• Runny nose

• Congestion — the list goes on.

Indoor allergies are usually present in your home when there is a high count of allergens present, such as dirt, dust, and pet dander.

Foul Odors

Does your home have a foul smell that seems to linger, no matter what you do to attempt to get rid of it? That’s a common sign of having poor indoor air quality. Whether that smell is caused by mold/mildew growth, the use of chemical products, or dander left behind by your dog or cat, many factors can cause that not-so-pleasant scent.

Growth of Mold + Mildew

Believe it or not, poor indoor air quality can tamper with the humidity levels in your home — often leading to the growth of mold and/or mildew. Typically, these form in dimly lit and poorly-ventilated areas of your home, all because of extra moisture build-up. Not only is it unpleasant to smell, but it can also be detrimental to your respiratory system over time.

How Can I Improve My Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

Have an Air Purification System Installed

One of the best ways to help regulate and improve the air quality in your home is to consider an air purification system. Think of this device as an invisible skimmer that captures and removes adverse indoor air pollutants in a flash. These units can be installed directly within a central heating and cooling system and will make sure that the air in your home is as clean as can be — especially when being pumped out to keep you comfortable.

Clean with Natural Products

When you wipe and scrub down your humble abode, what do you use to get the job done? Well, if you tend to reach for products with a dense chemical composition, we have some bad news for you — they’re bogging down your indoor air quality (and harming your respiratory health).

All in all, you’ll want to say goodbye to the chemical cleaners and opt for those that have little-to-no additives in their composition. You’d be pleasantly surprised at how powerful “green” cleaning agents can be — even though they do not bear those pesky chemicals found in most store-bought cleaners.

Invest in a UV Germicidal Purifier

If you’re looking to make a significant impact on your home’s indoor air quality, consider investing in a UV germicidal purifier — which can kill up to 99.9% of airborne bacteria. And just like a whole-home air purification system, this powerful UV lamp can be installed inside of your HVAC system to make sure that any air that circulates through your walls will be pure and protected.

Professional Indoor Air Quality Services in Metairie, LA

To learn more about the indoor air quality services Stuart Services offers, and to schedule your appointment with our team of pros, give us a call at 504-321-2079 or fill out a form on our website! We look forward to helping you and your family get the clean air that you deserve!