As the season begins to change and fall starts to bring colder weather, you might be spending more time inside. Most people spend the majority of their time inside sleeping, working, or just simply living in their homes.
Since so much time is spent inside, you can see why indoor air quality is so important. The Environmental Protection Agency’s stance on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) is as follows:
Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.
Here are 3 easy ways you can improve your indoor air quality today:
- Take off your shoes inside.
- Buy higher MERV air filters.
- Monitor your humidity levels.
Those are 3 simple steps, and there’s no reason not to start today! For more details on how to diagnose and fix poor indoor air quality, check out this helpful article.
