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Breathe Easier with Improved Indoor Air Quality in Northern Colorado
In Northern Colorado, we recognize the critical importance of indoor air quality, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has heightened awareness around health-related issues. The quality of the air we breathe indoors has transitioned from being a mere preference to a vital concern for everyone. This shift emphasizes indoor air quality is about more than just comfort. It has profound implications for our health, safety, and overall peace of mind. With many people spending more time at home, ensuring clean and healthy air is essential for reducing the risk of respiratory issues and promoting well-being. Investing in high-quality air filtration systems, regular maintenance, and even incorporating plants into indoor spaces can significantly enhance air quality. Call us today so we can contribute to a healthier living environment.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Indoor Air Quality
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the significance of maintaining optimal indoor air quality. The air within our homes is a crucial aspect of our overall health. With many of us spending more time indoors, the need for cleaner, fresher, and healthier air has increased exponentially. From reducing the spread of airborne viruses to alleviating allergy symptoms, indoor air quality should be a top priority in every Northern Colorado home.
Monthly Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality
You can create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment promoting well-being for you and your family. Allen Service is here to help. We suggest several essential steps you can take each month to enhance your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment:
- Regular Cleaning: Make it a habit to dust and vacuum your home regularly. This helps to reduce allergens like pet dander, dust mites, and other pollutants that can accumulate over time. Consider using a vacuum with a HEPA filter for optimal results, and remember to clean surfaces, corners, and hidden areas where dust tends to gather.
- Proper Ventilation: Ensure your home is well-ventilated by opening windows and doors whenever weather permits. This allows fresh air to circulate, helping to dilute indoor pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household products. Using exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms can also help remove moisture and odors, improving air quality.
- HVAC Filtration Services: Regular HVAC system maintenance is crucial for maintaining good air quality. Schedule professional check-ups to ensure your system is operating efficiently, and make it a priority to change filters regularly—at least every three months. Clean filters trap dust and allergens, preventing them from circulating in your home.
- Invest in an Air Purification System: Consider investing in a high-quality air purification system that can continuously clean and purify the air you breathe, working around the clock. Look for systems with HEPA filters and activated carbon options to remove particles, allergens, and odors effectively. These systems can significantly improve indoor air quality, especially for allergy sufferers or those with respiratory conditions.
Minimize the Risk of Airborne Viruses and Odors
Maintaining a healthy indoor environment is essential for the well-being of everyone in your home. Airborne viruses and unpleasant odors can compromise air quality, making implementing effective strategies to minimize these risks crucial. You can create a safer and more pleasant living space by taking proactive measures. Here are a few more ways to reduce the likelihood of airborne viruses and odors infiltrating your home:
- Humidification: Maintaining indoor humidity levels between 43-57% is ideal for controlling viruses and bacteria, as midrange humidity helps prevent the spread of airborne pathogens in three main ways: In dry air, larger droplets take longer to settle, drying out into smaller droplets that linger in the air; airborne viruses, such as coronaviruses, are less infectious in moister conditions due to reduced virulence; and your respiratory immune system operates more effectively in higher humidity.
- Filtration: Comprehensive HVAC filtration services are essential for improving indoor air quality, as most HVAC systems use lower-quality filters that only capture 20-40% of viruses. By upgrading to HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters, which can trap up to 99% of airborne viruses, harmful pollutants like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke can be effectively eliminated. Since indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, ensuring proper filtration is crucial for a healthier living environment.
- UV / Ion Emitting Equipment: UV light air purifiers improve overall air quality by using UV lamps to alter the DNA of bacteria and viruses, inactivating or destroying them. Typically designed as a combination of a forced air system and a filter like HEPA, these purifiers channel indoor air through a chamber where UV-C light bulbs work together with other filtration processes to effectively clean the air.
Call Allen Service Today for Improved Indoor Air Quality
Make the air you breathe in your home the safest and healthiest air you breathe all day. Your central heating and cooling system can fully recirculate your home’s inside air six to eight times per hour. With the addition of an air purification system, you can clean and purify the air you breathe 24/7. Let Allen Service provide your Northern Colorado home's best indoor air quality system. Call us today to schedule an appointment, and breathe easier tomorrow.